Grapevine Canyon is located in the Bridge Canyon Wilderness area, which is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This remote canyon contains one of the earliest and largest petroglyph sites in Southern Nevada. It is believed that the canyon has filled with sand over the years and that a large number of petroglyphs are now buried under the sand.
The petroglyph site is located next to Grapevine Springs, which provides fresh water for a variety of plants and animals in the area.
It does not appear that early Mohave people lived in the canyon, but they probably just gathered at the site for various ceremonies. Archeologists have found evidence that the site was used as a location for summer solstice observations and believe that the petroglyphs were made between 1100 and 1900 AD. Although there are various theories about why the petroglyphs were carved into the rocks, the meanings of the petroglyphs is unknown. Unfortunately, over the years many petroglyphs have suffered substantial vandalism.
BONUS PICTURES BY KOLOHE
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