noun
- rock carvings or engravings made by prehistoric or ancient peoples
Usage: archaeology
Examples
- The petroglyphs in the canyon depicted animals and human figures.
- Archaeologists discovered ancient petroglyphs on the cliff face.
- Native American petroglyphs can be found throughout the Southwest.
- The park protects thousands of petroglyphs from vandalism.
- These petroglyphs are estimated to be over 2,000 years old.
- Visitors can view the petroglyphs along the designated trail.