'Irreplaceable': Vandals destroy ancient California artifacts, evade arrest
Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding individuals who desecrated ancient, protected tribal rock carvings near Bishop, California.
California’s ancient petroglyphs in eastern Sierra keep getting vandalized
The petroglyphs can be found on volcanic tuff formations formed over 760,000 years ago when a large eruption released hot ash that settled over the region. The Paiute-Shoshone Indians later chipped away at the red pumice stone, which exposed the lighter rock minerals underneath, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
‘Awe-inspiring’ ancient petroglyphs vandalized in California, feds say. ‘Irreplaceable’
Ancient petroglyphs, some believed to be up to 7,000 years old, have been vandalized on federal land in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, officials reported. The petroglyphs, called “one of the most awe-inspiring and intriguing things to see” by Eastern Sierra,
'Irreplaceable': Vandals destroy ancient California petroglyphs
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding individuals who desecrated ancient, protected tribal rock carvings near Bishop, California. The petroglyphs at Volcanic Tableland were carved into the rock by Paiute-Shoshone people long before European settlers came to the American West.
Suspects sought in vandalism of 'irreplaceable' ancient California petroglyphs
The damage to the stone carvings, some of which date back 7,000 years, was discovered at three separate sites at the Volcanic Tableland, north of Bishop.
Officials Seek Vandals Who Destroyed Ancient Petroglyphs
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the vandals who desecrated ancient Native American petroglyphs in California. The protected rock carvings at Volcanic Tableland near Bishop were created by the Paiute-Shoshone tribe before European settlers came to the area,
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