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  1. Neolithic Hunter with Bow and Bow Case

    Neolithic Hunter with Bow and Bow Case by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    Petroglyphs like this one provide critical insight into ancient weaponry technology in northern Saudi Arabia. Notice his strange head, the ties at his waist for his loin cloth and his ankle bracelets.

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  2. hardware

    hardware by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Ruidoso Fire Station, Ruidoso, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    hardware

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  3. Wall of Courage plaque

    Wall of Courage plaque by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Ruidoso Fire Station, Ruidoso, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    Dedicated Saptember 11, 2008

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  4. Ruidoso FIre Department plaque

    Ruidoso FIre Department plaque by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Ruidoso Fire Station, Ruidoso, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    Ruidoso FIre Department plaque

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  5. Ruidoso Fire Department

    Ruidoso Fire Department by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Ruidoso Fire Station, Ruidoso, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    Ruidoso Fire Department

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  6. secret look

    secret look by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Archaeological site, Carrizozo, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    One of the new secret hybrid railroad cars.....

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  7. Orion ?

    Orion ? by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Archaeological site, Carrizozo, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    Orion ?

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  8. Crew

    Crew by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Archaeological site, Carrizozo, New Mexico by richardtbryant

    archaeologists (from left) Dorothy Zamora, Vernon Foster, Lynnette Etsitty, Isaiah Coan, Richard Montoya, Karen Wening, and Mary Weahkee

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  9. Neolithic Sheep

    Neolithic Sheep by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    This Neolithic ram is older than the lion petroglyph that is superimposed upon it. It's backward curving horns and short tail identify it as a sheep, rather than a bull. Petroglyphs are notoriously hard to date, but they can be placed in a relative chronology on the basis of superimposition, differential weathering, etc.

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  10. Ostriches

    Ostriches by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    An ostrich family. Based on the relatively light patina, these petroglyphs are relatively recent compared to the deeply incised, Neolithic images on this panel. Compare these ostriches with similar images at Grafitti Rocks.

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  11. Neolithic human and sheep

    Neolithic human and sheep by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    These Neolithic petroglyphs show a human located near a domestic sheep. Note the much younger camel petroglyph, which partly overlies the Neolithic human figure.

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  12. Lion

    Lion by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    Lions are readily identified on the basis of their sharp, curved claws and large mane.

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  13. Aurochs: detail of head and horns

    Aurochs: detail of head and horns by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    The aurochs, Bos primigenius, is the ancestor of our modern cattle. The oldest petroglyphics, which are Neolithic in age (8,000-2500 BCE), often show examples of these wild cattle and their huge horns.

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  14. Neolithic man and domestic sheep

    Neolithic man and domestic sheep by richardtbryant from the GigaPan Eagle's Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia by richardtbryant

    The distinctive form of this human, with a nearly linear head and rectangular torso, identifies the petroglyph as probably Neolithic. The man appears to be holding some type of tool or weapon, most likely a bow, but maybe a boomerang.

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