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Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
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Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site is located in Wyoming
Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
Location in Wyoming
Nearest city Moneta, Wyoming
Area 3,840 acres (1,550 ha)
NRHP reference No. 69000189
Added to NRHP April 16, 1969

The Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site is a special place in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It has many ancient pictures carved into rock faces. These pictures are called petroglyphs. They tell us about the people who lived there long ago.

What are the Castle Gardens Petroglyphs?

The Castle Gardens site is about 6 miles (10 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. It has tall cliffs with thousands of these rock carvings. Imagine a giant outdoor art gallery!

What Kind of Pictures Can You See?

The carvings show many different things. You can see pictures of water turtles and round shields. There are also figures of humans and various animals.

Unique Shield Designs

Some figures are very special to this area. These show people with circular shields. Researchers call these the "Castle Gardens Shield style" images. They are unique to this site.

Who Made These Ancient Carvings?

Experts believe that people related to the Navajo and Apache tribes made these carvings. These groups speak Athabaskan languages.

When Were the Petroglyphs Created?

Most researchers agree that the carvings were made a long time ago. They were likely created between the years 1000 AD and 1250 AD. That's over 750 years ago!

Visiting Castle Gardens

The Bureau of Land Management helps take care of this important site. You can visit Castle Gardens to see these amazing ancient artworks for yourself. It's a great way to connect with history.

Why is Castle Gardens Important?

The Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site is very important for understanding history. It helps us learn about the ancient people who lived in Wyoming.

A National Historic Place

Because of its importance, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969. This means it is recognized as a special historical place in the United States.

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