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When you’re visiting Ridgecrest be sure to head out to the Mojave Desert, where within its Coso Range Mountains you will find two landforms: the Big and Little Petroglyph Canyons. These stunning platforms hold petroglyphs, or rock art, created by Paleo Indians and/ or Native Americans. There are over 20,000 documented images here, which is one of the largest amounts in any one location, and much of the images are remarkably undisturbed. There are various interpretations as to the meaning and function of the Coso petroglyphs, much of which you can learn about in the many guided tours that are available.
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