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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
Small metal markers sign a somewhat indistinct path that leads to some of the clearer examples of petroglyphs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
About 60 boulders make up the petroglyph site. Some display easily visible markings, while exploring others will lead to some examples off the beaten path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
Visitors are able to follow trail markings that create a route past some of the most drawn on boulders.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
The petroglyphs are estimated by be up to 6000 years old.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
The boulder field is located at the northern end of the Pahranagat Valley is an isolated area of Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
Rock art is in the style known as Basin And Range tradition.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
The designs include animals such as coyote, dogs, bighorn sheep and snakes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
Ash Springs Rock Art Site
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/31/2021
While there is no signage marking the site from the road, a short drive down a dirt road will lead to a cattle fence that marks the location of the petroglyphs.

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