Dighton Rock, Historical boulder in Dighton, Massachusetts, United States
The 40-ton sandstone boulder displays numerous inscriptions, geometric patterns, and schematic drawings across its trapezoidal face measuring 11 feet in length.
The first recorded documentation of the rock dates to 1680 when Reverend John Danforth created detailed drawings of its petroglyphs for the British Museum.
The rock features carvings attributed to multiple sources, including Native American tribes, Portuguese explorers, and Norse visitors who may have left their marks.
The boulder resides in a dedicated museum within Dighton Rock State Park, which offers picnic areas, hiking trails, and access to the Taunton River.
The inscriptions on Dighton Rock maintain different appearances under various lighting conditions, leading to multiple interpretations of their meanings over centuries.
Location: Dighton
Website: https://americanheritage.com/content/enigma-dighton-rock
GPS coordinates: 41.81295,-71.11053
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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