Prehistoric Rock Carvings Discovered in Mexico NTDTV
go to original July 11, 2013

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered one of the largest collections of prehistoric rock art in the White Desert of Coahuila that experts believe were intricately etched by desert nomads that roamed the area some 6,000 years ago.

According to archaeologists, some 8,000 images of concentric circles and lines were carved into some 500 rocks across the Nariagua Sierra and are believed to feature distinct representations of hunter-gatherer camps as well as represent a symbolic language from clans that once littered the area.

Depicting animals and hunting habits of particular hunter-gatherer groups, experts believe the findings could reveal new insights into the lifestyles and territorial boundaries of these ancient clans.

Experts have been searching the site since August and have also discovered cooking utensils such as hotplates and arrowheads across the area, indicating groups that frequented the sierra were nomadic.

Stretching across an area that is two kilometres (1.2 miles) squared, Mexico's prehistoric rock art site is open to the public wishing know more about the region's ancient hunter-gatherer clans.

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