A comparative analysis of the rock carvings of the two periods, the Archaic and the Late
Prehistoric, recorded in the Jeffers Petroglyphs with archaeological material suggests that changes in
the subject matter of the images are proportional to changes in the economic, social, and cultural life of
the communities in the area. Therefore, the petroglyphs of the Archaic period, consisting mainly of
hunting tools and bison hunting scenes, the area's proximity to a water source and its location outside
Ethnographic records can be used to interpret Late Prehistoric rock carvings using the method of
verification and refinement through archaeological data. In the Late Prehistoric Period, horticulture
became an important food source and the importance of suitable natural conditions for growing plants
increased. To control the forces of nature, such as rain, sun, storm, drought, religious leaders held
ceremonies to communicate with the holy spirits. The thunderbird petroglyph, reflected in rock
paintings, is also a visual depiction of one of these spirits. In addition, social stratification and inter-
tribal armed conflicts are reflected in rock carvings in the form of bison-horn headdresses and battle
scenes.
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