Writing-On-Stone Áísínai'pi Provincial Park Rock Art
Writing-On-Stone Áísínai'pi Provincial Park Rock Art
Writing-On-Stone Áísínai'pi Provincial Park Rock Art
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta by Tyler Dixon

Resting on the edge of a valley above the Red Deer River at the entrance to Dinosaur Provincial Park sits an ancient glyphstone. The boulder, covered in etchings carved by First Nation People, was originally found west of the park, but was relocated in 1958 by local residents who wanted the stone to be protected, yet still accessible to everyone. The exact meaning of the petroglyphs is still unclear, but two common theories involve landmarks for travel or sacred offerings before and/or after a bison hunt. There have been at least thirteen of these stones found across Alberta.

Dinosaur Provincial Park Alberta Canada Ancient Glyphstone Boulder Etchings First Nation People
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
© Tyler Dixon
Dinosaur Provincial Park Alberta Canada Ancient Glyphstone Boulder Etchings First Nation People
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
© Tyler Dixon
Dinosaur Provincial Park Alberta Canada Ancient Glyphstone Boulder Etchings First Nation People
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
© Tyler Dixon
Dinosaur Provincial Park Alberta Canada Ancient Glyphstone Boulder Etchings First Nation People
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
© Tyler Dixon
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