Archeological Site 3YE958 facts for kids
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Archeological Site 3YE958
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| Nearest city | Dardanelle, Arkansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| MPS | Rock Art Sites in Arkansas TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000838 |
| Added to NRHP | November 8, 2006 |
Archeological Site 3YE958 is a very old rock art site. You can find it in the Riverview Recreation Area near Dardanelle, Arkansas. This special place has a rock surface with nine red pictures painted on it.
What is Archeological Site 3YE958?
This site is a part of a rock that shows ancient art. The pictures are painted in red. There are nine different figures or shapes.
Who Made the Paintings?
We don't know the exact date these paintings were made. However, experts believe they were created by people from the Mississippian culture. This was a group of Native Americans who lived in the central and southeastern United States a long time ago. Many similar rock paintings were made by them in other parts of the Ozark Mountains.
Why is This Site Important?
Studying these paintings helps us learn more about the people who made them. It can tell us why they created these pictures and how they did it. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it's a very important historical place that needs to be protected.
