The History of the Petroglyph
Petroglyphs are prehistoric images which have been carved into stone. Petroglyphs are the first known form of communication and date back 44,000 years. The prefix petr- is greek for "stone" and suffix -glyph meaning "stone." Essentially, petroglyph means carved in stone.
Petroglyphs are known to have been discovered all around the world, with the earliest ones being founded in both the Franco-Cantabrian region of Europe and in caves of the Indonesian district of Maros. More recent petroglyphs, dating back around 400 to 700 years can be found in the southwest region of America. These petroglyphs originate from Native Americans and Spanish settlers from that time.
Prehistoric carvings and writings such as petroglyphs are still important for scientists to study today. These carvings and writings give our world a glimpse at communication forms and the ways of life of the people who lived in those eras.
