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  • Petroglyphs Provincial Park (British Columbia)

  • Petroglyphs Provincial Park (British Columbia)

    Petroglyphs Provincial Park is an archaeological and natural site located near Nanaimo city, British Columbia, Canada. The park is renowned for its extensive collection of Indigenous rock carvings, or petroglyphs, which are believed to date to the 10th Century AD. These carvings depict sea creatures, human figures, symbols, and animals, providing valuable insights into the spiritual beliefs and cultural practices of the Indigenous peoples.
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    Petroglyphs Provincial Park (British Columbia)
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    Petroglyphs Provincial Park (British Columbia)

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    10th Century AD

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