Rock Art - El Centro, CA
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N 32° 46.398 W 115° 40.188
11S E 624583 N 3626938
One of a few historical markers at the eastbound rest area along I-8 in El Centro, California.
Waymark Code: WM16PDM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2022
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The sign says, ""California is one of the richest repositories of Native American rock art in North America.
Rock art - is an inclusive term for symbols created on natural rock surface.
pictograph - painted rock art.
petroglyph - rock art chipped or pecked into stone.
geoglyph - large-scaled figures made by clearing the natural stone called desert pavement.
Rock art is reflection of ancient religious beliefs imposed on the natural landscape. It is a fragile and endangered part of the cultural heritage of all Californias."
"The Great Mural Art of Baja California is a world renowned collection of rock art, showing human figures and many animal species, and illustrating the relationship between humans and their environment, the paintings reveal a highly sophisticated culture. Their composition and size, as well as the precision of the outlines and the variety of colors, make this an impressive testimony to a unique artistic tradition.""
Group that erected the marker: Caltrans
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
El Centro, CA
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