Petroglyphs and Earthship

Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs. Petroglyphs at the Upper Scorpion Campground, Trail to the Past. These petroglyphs were created by people of the Mogollon culture. There are many theories as to what they may represent. Some are thought to be astronomical markers, maps, and other forms of communication, including a form of pre-writing. They constitute an ancient precursor of writing systems, followed later by pictographs and ideograms.  These petroglyphs are near a lower-level field house, perhaps used to stand guard over developing crops. The upper dwellings provided adequate shelter, while the surrounding forest concealed the homes. The wood found in the shelters has been found to be the original.

Earthship or Biosphere

Earthship. There are a number of biospheres along Highway 64, north of Taos. Earthship® is a registered trademark of Michael Reynolds. It refers to a form of passive solar house made of natural and recycled materials, such as earth-filled tires. Earthships are constructed to utilize available local resources, particularly energy from the sun. They are supposed to be sustainable architecture, rely on natural energy sources, and be economically feasible for the average person. No specialized construction skills are supposed to be required for their creation.