Saguaro National Park features a multitude of desert plants & animals but also encompasses a vast array of sites from Native American cultures. We did a quick hike up Signal Hill to view petroglyphs linked to the Hohokam style (abstract designs, simple stick figures, and geometric shapes) are easily viewable. The Hohokam lived in the area between 200-1400 AD.
I always wonder WHY did the ancient peoples choose THIS PLACE to put these pictures or messages?
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| Jumble of rocks at Signal Hill--short trail on right leads to the top. |
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| Petroglyphs |
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| View from the top of Signal Hill |
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| Many examples of petroglyphs are on this Hill |
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| Can you see the grasses of a bird nest in the arm buds of the Saguaro? |
Hi Caroline. The Saguaro has always been interesting if only for the fact that its nocturnal pollinator is the long-nosed bat & the Mexican long-tongued bat. The saguaro flower opens at night just for the bats visit. That's harmony!
ReplyDeleteOne of the Native Plant courses dealt with pollinators and the symbiotic relationships and I thought the bat/catus pairings were fascinating.