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Ancient Visions: Petroglyphs and Pictographs of the Wind River and Bighorn Country, Wyoming and Montana

Name: Ancient Visions: Petroglyphs and Pictographs of the Wind River and Bighorn Country, Wyoming and Montana
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Book Synopsis: The Bighorn and Wind River basins of north-central Wyoming and southern Montana have been home to Native American tribes for at least 11,000 years and contain some of the most diverse assemblages of hunter-gatherer rock art anywhere in the world. Most notable are the spectacular and surreal images of the Dinwoody tradition, but there is also a startling array of other forms from shield-bearing warriors to animals, plants, and abstract images. Ancient Visions presents a sampling of these wonderful rock art figures. Julie Francis and Lawrence Loendorf contend that Native Americans, past and present, hold traditional knowledge that is central to an understanding of these images. By combining the ethnographic record with consultation of traditional leaders in modern Native communities, they offer compelling evidence that highly complex belief systems and religious experience form the context for the vast majority of petroglyphs and pictographs in the region. The authors also show how this ancient imagery can be integrated with the archaeological record. Modern advances in rock-art dating techniques allow them to begin the process of incorporating image styles with archaeological chronologies. The result is a new approach that offers a much different archaeological picture of the ancient Bighorn and Wind River basins.

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Uncover the ancient mysteries of the Bighorn and Wind River basins with Ancient Visions: Petroglyphs and Pictographs of Wyoming and Montana. Journey back 11,000 years and witness stunning rock art that captures the essence of Native American tribes. From shield-bearing warriors to surreal Dinwoody tradition images, this book is a visual feast of hunter-gatherer culture. Revel in the diverse assemblages of petroglyphs and pictographs that showcase a rich tapestry of history.

Experience the spiritual connection between past and present Native Americans as Julie Francis and Lawrence Loendorf delve into the traditional knowledge that breathes life into these ancient rock art figures. By exploring the intricate belief systems and religious experiences of the region, Ancient Visions provides a window into the profound significance of these images. Let the ethnographic record and insights from modern Native communities guide you through a journey of cultural understanding.

Dive into a groundbreaking fusion of archaeology and rock art with Ancient Visions. Witness how the latest dating techniques bring together image styles and archaeological chronologies to unveil a new perspective on the ancient Bighorn and Wind River basins. Julie Francis and Lawrence Loendorf revolutionize the way we interpret the past, painting a vivid picture of the interconnectedness between ancient art and human history.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey through millennia of Native American heritage? Discover the captivating world of the Bighorn and Wind River basins in Ancient Visions. Let the intricate petroglyphs and pictographs guide you through a realm where history and spirituality intertwine. Uncover the hidden stories etched into stone and ignite your curiosity about the ancient civilizations that once thrived in Wyoming and Montana.

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