Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Procession Panel


In terms of petroglyphs, Procession Panel is one of the least known, but most spectacular ones in the area. I had been there back in 2007, so once again I got to lead. Back then there were no trail markers and it was difficult to find.


But this time, there were cairns and even an occasional trail sign. After about a mile of crossing slick rock, we are close. The panel is up those boulders and around the corner.


Along the way are some teaser petroglyphs, including a hockey player in the upper right and a hand without an opposable thumb in the lower left. And possibly some Olympic rings.


We found it! The Procession Panel is a 20-foot long conga line of tiny marching figures. There are 179 figures in what is thought to be a funeral procession.


Do we look stumped or what?


The first thing I noticed was that every so many people, there was a guy carrying a staff.


And then some guys were waving at us!


And a dinosaur was invited.


But is this really a funeral procession? I think I found the dead guy!


What do YOU think?


And all the while, a dragon is doing the disco. What a party!
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11 comments:

  1. GaelynOctober 16, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Seems more like a migration story to me. Nice panel.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    i will go with hunt party?

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  3. Paul and Marti DahlOctober 16, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I'm just glad there was no jungle for you to fight through this time.

    Impressive find, though. I guess this is what people did before the Internet. :c)

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  4. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Absolutely agree with and love your petroglyph interpretations! Highly scientific and 100% accurate, I'm sure. LOL

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  5. DaveOctober 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Maybe it was some sort of games. Perhaps the hockey stick was a lacrosse stick? Or maybe it was a hunt.

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  6. BubbadanOctober 16, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Great pictures and what a commentary. LOL
    Enjoyed very much thanjs.

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  7. SondraOctober 16, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    OH super spot...its a mystery-- I wish they have left a decoder ring to figure out what THEY are trying to say in these CLUES into their life...
    Great stuff Diana!

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  8. JerryCOctober 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Awesome!!!

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  9. TravelwithwhippetsOctober 17, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    This is great. Where is it? We will have to find it the next time we are nearby. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Barbara and RonOctober 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Yep, great narrative. I'm sure you're right.

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  11. ladynomadOctober 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    sorry I missed this hike. looks like a good one.

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