The exact meaning of the ancient petroglyphs in Nine Mile Canyon can only be speculated about. Some symbols suggest fertility rituals, spiritual journeys, influencing the abundance of game, the next harvest of maize, or to send messages to intruders. Others may depict gods and the forces of nature.

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