Ancient sites are certainly not uncommon here in Arizona, but it’s rare to find one as extensive and well-preserved as this. V-Bar-V Heritage Site in Rimrock boasts over 1,000 petroglyphs — more than anywhere else in Central Arizona!
Tucked away in the Coconino National Forest, V-Bar-V Heritage Site has more petroglyphs than anywhere else in the Verde Valley.
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Over 1,000 carvings – some of the best preserved in central Arizona, to be precise – are spread across 13 panels.
TripAdvisor/DrHickenlocher They were created by the Southern Sinagua people between about 1150 and 1400 AD.
All of the petroglyphs at V-Bar-V are Beaver Creek Rock Art Style, which is characteristic of the Southern Sinagua culture.
TripAdvisor/on_the_go_98765 The images you’ll see include animals, geometric symbols, and anthropomorphic creatures.
Just a brief stroll from the parking lot, the petroglyph site is fenced in.
TripAdvisor/Marty Bielicki Volunteers provide interpretive tours, and a visitor center, restroom, and bookstore are also located on-site.
Several plaques outline examples of just how knowledgeable the Sinagua people were. Look how accurately they drew the Verde River – despite having no means to obtain an aerial view.
TripAdvisor/GhiaGirl Visit around noon during the summer to watch their ingenious solar calendar in action.
Also on the property are ruins of the old ranch house. Branded with the V-Bar-V logo on the back, this ornate chimney has remained in surprisingly good condition.
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The site is open Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. All cars are required to have either a Red Rock or America the Beautiful pass.
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Click here to learn more about the site.
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They were created by the Southern Sinagua people between about 1150 and 1400 AD.
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The images you’ll see include animals, geometric symbols, and anthropomorphic creatures.
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Volunteers provide interpretive tours, and a visitor center, restroom, and bookstore are also located on-site.
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Visit around noon during the summer to watch their ingenious solar calendar in action.
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Have you ever been to V Bar V Heritage Site? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Check out our previous article for another place to see petroglyphs: Over 3,000 Ancient Petroglyphs Line The Walls Of Rock Art Ranch In Arizona.
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Address: 6750 N Forest Ranger Rd, Rimrock, AZ 86335, USA
