petroglyph
nounUK /ˈpɛtrəɡlɪf/
US /ˈpɛtroʊɡlɪf/
A petroglyph is a picture or shape that someone carved into a rock long ago.
We saw a petroglyph of a deer carved into the canyon wall.
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2. A prehistoric image carved on a rock surface, studied by archaeologists to learn about early human cultures.
The petroglyphs at the site date back thousands of years.
3. Any design or symbol cut into stone, whether ancient or modern.
The artist created a modern petroglyph on the garden boulder.
4. A marking on rock that may have served as a map, story, or religious symbol for its makers.
Researchers think the petroglyph marked a trail to water.