Jeffers Petroglyphs, Archaeological site in Cottonwood County, United States.
Jeffers Petroglyphs is an archaeological site with over 4,000 rock carvings into red quartzite formations. The carvings depict animals, human figures, and geometric patterns that are etched deep into the stone surface.
Native Americans created these petroglyphs between 7000 BCE and 1500 CE to document their daily activities and spiritual beliefs. The carvings record connections to the natural world and important events in their societies.
The carvings depict tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects that various Indigenous groups used in the Minnesota region. These images reveal insights into the material cultures and ritual practices of these earlier inhabitants.
The Minnesota Historical Society operates a visitor center with exhibits and guided tours open from April through October. Plan to spend several hours at the site to explore the carvings from different angles and in varying light conditions.
The rock carvings become most visible at specific times of day when sunlight creates shadows within the grooves of the ancient work. This changing visibility means each visit offers a different viewing experience depending on when you arrive.
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