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  • Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

  • Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

    Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, or Áísínaiʼpi National Historic Site, is a park located in the province of Alberta in Canada. The site is considered a sacred place and of cultural significance to First Nations (indigenous) tribes, specifically the Siksika Nation (Blackfoot Nation). The site is famous for its unique rock formations, which are decorated with ancient carvings and rocks dating back thousands of years. These carvings and drawings provide an in-depth look at the spiritual and historical traditions of the Blackfoot Nation. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019.
    The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi.
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    Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
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    Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
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    Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2019

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    Ancient Rock Workes

    Location

    Canada

    Alberta

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    First Millennium BC

    Siksika Nation

    Siksika Nation

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    Siksika Nation Monuments

     

     

     

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