Reef Bay Trail petroglyphs
Reef Bay Trail petroglyphs, Ancient petroglyphs near Reef Bay Trail, St. John, United States Virgin Islands
The petroglyphs include multiple carved symbols located above a reflection pool within Virgin Islands National Park along a forested trail descending 937 feet.
Archaeological studies from 1984 revealed these rock carvings date between 600 and 1500 AD, marking the presence of pre-Columbian inhabitants in the Caribbean region.
The carved symbols demonstrate strong connections to Taino society, with designs reflecting natural and supernatural elements found across Caribbean indigenous communities.
Visitors access the petroglyphs through the Reef Bay Trail starting from Centerline Road, with federal protection limiting specific location details to prevent vandalism.
In 2011, researchers discovered an additional petroglyph displaying artistic characteristics similar to Saladoid culture pottery, expanding the site's archaeological importance.
Location: United States Virgin Islands
GPS coordinates: 18.33088,-64.74116
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:04
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