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The Great Gallery

Here is a panorama of the entire Great Gallery which is located in Horseshoe Canyon aka Barrier Canyon. The figures are life-size and lack arms and legs. Recent carbon dating has placed one of the figures at 3000 years old although some people believe the art to be upwards of 8000 years old (personally I think it's much closer to 3000). The art may be representations of shamans in a spiritual state. Many of the figures are pock-marked and this has led to speculation that the panels were used for rituals in which objects were thrown at the panel. Whatever its age or purpose the Great Gallery is an awesome sight to behold.

This might be the best rock art panel in all of North America.


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