What is another word for petroglyph?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛtɹəɡlˌɪf] (IPA) 
Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings that were made by peoples who lived long before the written word. There are many synonyms for the word "petroglyph" that reflect the variety of cultures that have created them over the centuries. Some of these synonyms include rock art, petrographs, rock engravings, carvings, and pictographs. Each term has a slightly different connotation, but all refer to the same type of artwork that has survived for thousands of years. These ancient designs offer clues to the beliefs, culture, and lifestyle of the peoples who created them, and are a remarkable example of human creativity and ingenuity.
