Pictograph Cave, Archaeological caves in Billings, United States.
The cave complex consists of three caves - Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost caves - located in a sandstone bluff along the Yellowstone River.
Archaeological excavations between 1937 and 1941 revealed over 30,000 artifacts, including stone tools, animal remains, and evidence of human habitation spanning 5,000 years.
More than 100 paintings on the cave walls depict animals, warriors, and rifles, documenting Native American presence and the changes following European contact.
The state park features a 3/4-mile paved loop trail with interpretive signs, a visitor center operating daily, and accessible facilities for public viewing.
The oldest pictograph in the cave system shows a turtle, which scientists have dated to approximately 2,100 years through carbon dating methods.
Location: Montana
GPS coordinates: 45.74430,-108.42900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:24
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