Hohokam Petroglyphs
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M. R. Cesaro Unknown 1506-1212-0000.jpg IN-Pe-1212 Color 1506-1212-0000 1506-1212-0000 Print 16x20+ Historic Photographs 2010s Reproduction requires permission. Digital images property of SHM Library & ArchivesDescription
The petroglyphs in this photo are located in the Verde Valley, and are believed to be Hohokam.
Petroglyphs are rock carvings, whose images vary greatly, created by pecking directly on the rock surface using a chisel and hammer stone. This rock art form was found in many prehistoric cultures throughout the world, though on the North American continent, it is identified primarily with prehistoric Native American tribes. Their purpose is not entirely clear today, as the images do not appear to be a type of language.
The Hohokam were a prehistoric group of Native American farmers who lived primarily in the area of what is today Phoenix and Tucson, although evidence of them has been discovered as far North as Flagstaff. Archaeologists recognized them for their reliance on extensive irrigation canals, and the present day canal system in the Salt River Valley is based on the Hohokam design and plan.
The petroglyphs in this photo are located in the Verde Valley, and are believed to be Hohokam.
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