Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Article in Los Angeles Times

CHISELING AWAY A CULTURE
Vandals cut ancient petroglyphs, precious to Paiutes, off cliffs at Volcanic Tableland
By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times (11/19/12)

"Ancient hunters and gatherers etched vivid petroglyphs on the cliffs in the Eastern Sierra that withstood winds, flash floods and earthquakes for more than 3,500 years.  Thieves needed only a few hours to cut them down and haul them away..."

For the direct link to article, please go to:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-petroglyphs-theft-20121119,0,6886011.story

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