Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail

Boca Negra Canyon

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

1. Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail Marker

Inscription.

Boca Negra Canyon
Cliff Base Trail
Archeologists, currently using relative dating methods along the escarpment, are arriving at the conclusion that the 23,000 petroglyphs found in the monument were created between 1000 B.C. — A.D. 1700. They estimate age by comparing petroglyphs with other archeological materials for which dates can be found using radiocarbon and tree ring dating. They also study relatively dark areas and re-oxidation; they compare the style, content, and execution of petroglyphs to those of surrounding areas; and they compare designs with other similar designs on dated pottery or painted murals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans.

Location. 35° 9.716′ N, 106° 43.132′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Taylor Ranch. Marker is on Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW. The marker is along the Cliff Base Trail at Boca Negra Canyon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Formation of Basalt - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Reasons for Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Orientation - Cliff Base Trail

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(a few steps from this marker); Formation of Boca Negra Canyon - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Meanings - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Varnish - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

2. Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail Marker

Petroglyphs near the Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

3. Petroglyphs near the Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.