Blythe Intaglios
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| Blythe Intaglios | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Nearest city: | Blythe, California |
| Added to NRHP: | August 22, 1975 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 75000452 |
| Governing body: | Bureau of Land Management |
The Blythe Intaglios are a group of gigantic figures found on the ground near Blythe, California. The intaglios are found east of the Big Maria Mountains, about 15 miles north of downtown Blythe just west of U.S. Highway 95 near the Colorado River. The largest human figure is 171 feet long. The intaglios are best viewed from the air.
The figures are believed to be between 450 and 2,000 years old. According to the Mohave and Quechan Indians, natives to the lower Colorado River area, the human figures represent Mastamho, the creator of all life. The animal figures represent Hatakulya, one of two mountain lions/persons who helped in the creation. Sacred ceremonial dances were held in the area in ancient times to honor the creation.
[edit] References
- Blythe Intaglios, A Photo Gallery, James Q. Jacobs, 2000 - [1]
- Recreation.gov - [2]
- Bureau of Land Management-Arizona Office [3]
- Google maps satellite view [4]
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