Baja California Rock Art Dated to 7,500 Years Ago

[Ivan Seeking]

"The ancient dates for the paintings cast little light on the mystery of who made them and why, but it suggests that whoever the painters were they came well before the Aztecs established their culture in central Mexico some 3,000 years ago."

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/07/0717_030717_bajarockart.html

 

[I, Brian]

There's always somebody before the last person. ;)

 

[ravenprp]

The discovery of rock art in Baja California dating back 7,500 years is a fascinating revelation that sheds light on the early human cultures in the region. The fact that these paintings predate the Aztecs by over 3,000 years raises many questions about the people who created them and their way of life.

It is intriguing to think about the possible motivations behind these ancient artworks. Were they created for religious or spiritual purposes, to record important events or stories, or simply as a form of expression? The lack of written records from this time period makes it difficult to fully understand the meaning behind these paintings, but it is clear that they hold significant cultural and historical value.

The discovery also challenges our understanding of the development of human civilizations in the Americas. The fact that these paintings were created thousands of years before the established Aztec culture suggests a much longer and more complex history of human presence in the region.

It is important that we continue to study and preserve these ancient rock art sites in order to gain a better understanding of our shared human history. The Baja California rock art serves as a reminder of the rich and diverse cultures that have existed in the Americas for thousands of years.