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Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations

2025-11-27 13:14
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Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations

The Pecos River murals are a stunning collection of monumental, multicolored rock paintings in limestone rock shelters across southwest Texas and northern Mexico. They depict human-like figures that r...

The Pecos River murals are a stunning collection of monumental, multicolored rock paintings in limestone rock shelters across southwest Texas and northern Mexico. They depict human-like figures that reach up to eight meters tall, animals such as deer and snakes, and complex abstract symbols. For years, no one really knew how old these rock art masterpieces were or how long this artistic tradition lasted.