Left for Interpretation - Petroglyphs & Artifacts

Contributing InstitutionDeer Valley Petroglyph PreserveCollection Summary

The Hedgpeth Hills face east, towards the rising sun. At one time, the hills were next to a flowing creek that supported communities of people, plants and animals. Archaic, Hohokam, and Patayan peoples passed through the area and left their mark by pecking over 1,500 symbols into the basalt boulders. We do not know the reason they left the petroglyphs, or what story the markings tell. However, we do know that each generation plays a role in changing the land by communicating their traditions. Today, the Deer Valley Rock Art Center protects the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site and offers an opportunity for interpretation and appreciation of cultural expressions.

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Animal, Linear and Rectilinear Petroglyphs

Circles, Spirals and Complex Petroglyphs

Complex Petroglyphs

Curvilinear and Complex Petroglyphs

Curvilinear, Circles, Spirals, Linear, Rectilinear and Complex Petroglyphs

Curvilinear, Circles, Spirals, and Complex Petroglyphs

Curvilinear, Linear and Rectilinear Petroglyphs

Curvlinear, Linear and Rectilinear Petroglyphs

Human Petroglyphs

Human, Animal, Curvilinear, Linear, Rectilinear, and Other Petroglyphs

Linear, Rectilinear Petroglyphs

Mano

Pottery Piece

Video

Interview with Dennis Eaglestone, Volunteer Docent

Interview with Edwin Maslyn, Volunteer Docent

Interview with Vivian Lynn, Volunteer Docent

Interview with Wesley Lynn, Volunteer Docent

Audio

Interview with Chris Reed, Volunteer Docent

Place

Hedgpeth Hills

Left for Interpretation - Petroglyphs & Artifacts

PlaceHedgpeth HillsTopicArt and Creative WorksHeritage SitesNative Americans

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Left for Interpretation - Petroglyphs & Artifacts