Before we humans saw crop circles on this earth, there were petroglyphs. I often wonder who created these petroglyphs and why? What do they mean? Are petroglyphs art? Symbolism? Take a walk with me as we explore the Las Labradas petroglyphs and their relationship to the stars and possible connection to crop circles.
Are petroglyphs an ancient language?
Maybe an ancient language? According to a theory put forth in the book Ancient Universal Language of Man: Deciphering Petroglyphs, they are theorized to be a universal language. I am not sure about that, but it is an interesting idea, nonetheless.
Maybe petroglyphs are a method of communication amongst a past people in their time or a communication from them to us, the future generation?
Are Petroglyphs related to crop circles?
Both crop circles and petroglyphs sometimes contain concentric circles, spirals, sun or eye shapes and even humanoid faces.
Or maybe the carving is not a comet, but a representation of Quetzalcoatl?
Possibly Quetzalcoatl?
I do not claim know for sure if crop circles and petroglyphs are related but they do sometimes have similarities that pique my interest.
What I am certain of is that petroglyphs are a fascinating mystery.
Is it possible petroglyphs of Las Labradas are telling us about the stars?
I am convinced many modern day crop circles are communicating astronomical events, but is the same true for petroglyphs?
Personally, I believe many petroglyphs are trying to communicate to us things about the stars and heavens. Stellar happenings, eclipses, the equinoxes, seasons, comets, maybe asteroids, and other important astronomical events.
But…
I am not an archeologist, scientist, or anthropologist, so take what I have to say with a grain of salt.
What I do have here is a collection of about 40 pictures I took one bright sunny HOT afternoon on the beach at the Las Labradas archeological site.
So enjoy!
The Las Labradas Petroglyphs near Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
We recently visited Las Labradas archeological site.
The site has about 640 different petroglyphs, some located on the same rock. The petroglyphs are carved into black volcanic rock and sit on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The carved rocks are lapped over by the ocean waves, beaten by sand and wind and tread upon by tourist, lizards, crabs and various ocean fowl.
The site is a little north of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, or south of Culiacan, the city where we live. It is directly across the Gulf of California from the tip of Baja California.
Check the official website for more visiting info and directions.
Official Website (Mexican Government website for Las Labradas)
This site, like other Mexican archeological sites is decidedly casual, compared to other sites around the world.
You can simply take a self-guided tour or accept the assistance of one of the guides there on the beach. The guides are locals who know a bit of the history, and can share that with you. The guides are also there to look after the carvings and make sure they are not vandalized. There is no fee to accept the assistance of the guide, but tips are customary and appropriate.
The carvings are made in black volcanic rock from a now extinct volcano, “volcán Tapasquiahui” which was located a few kilometers east of the site.
Las Labradas and the Topic of Cancer Connection
Something I find interesting about Las Labradas is the location. It is located very near the Tropic of Cancer, which represents when the sun is directly overhead during the summer solstice.
Today Las Labradas is about 29 kilometers north of the Tropic of cancer.
But…the tropic of cancer has been drifting south, and it is possible that Las Labradas was situated directly on the tropic of Cancer in the ancient past.
This possibility lends some small amount of credence to the idea that the petroglyphs there are related to the sun and stars.
More info on Las Labradas by Mexican Archeologists/Anthropologists
For more info on the Las Labradas site in general see Las Labradas Cinco años del proyecto arqueológico. (free pdf link)
This 470 page book PDF is in Spanish, and you will have to enter some information before you view it. It is a good resource on the archeological zone of Las Labradas.
Another good resource covering Las Labradas archeological site is La Cultura Chicayota, resultados de la tercera temporada del Proyecto Arqueológico Las Labradas. (free pdf link)
This resource is in Spanish, and is pretty short. It covers some of the cultural finds, ceramics, burial sites, and such found near Las Labradas and the nearby rivers.
My Photo Gallery of the petroglyphs of Las Labradas
Concentric Circles at Las Labradas
According to the book “Las Labradas Cinco años del proyecto arqueológico. (free pdf link)”, 76 % of the petroglyphs at Las Labradas are geometric figures. Of those, 14% are concentric circles, and 21 % are spirals.
Since concentric circles and spirals often represent the orbit of planets or comets in crop circles, maybe, just maybe, the circles and spirals represent the sun and stars on the petroglyphs of Las Labradas too.
Concentric Circle petroglyph Las Labradas Sinaloa Mexico
These concentric circles make me think of the concentric circles in crop circles which are said to represent to orbit of the planets around the sun. If you look closely around the rings on the first picture you will notice small carved circles. Could they represent planets?
If you want more info on crop circles and their meanings, there is an excellent resource by Freddy Silva called Secrets in the Fields: The Science & Mysticism of Crop Circles that delves into the meaning of crop circles. I only wish there were a book like this for petroglyphs.
More concentric circles.
Look, even more concentric circles
Yep, you guessed it! Even more Concentric Circles
Some concentric circles here with a cross inside a circle
Concentric circles near the top
Concentric circles, beautiful Pacific Ocean in the background
Did I mention how beautiful the Pacific Ocean/Gulf of California is?
The beaches are so pretty and pristine, it’s like heaven. The water is warm too. If you ever have a chance to visit Mexico, I highly recommend it.
Note: swimming is not common or encouraged on the beach at Las Labradas, but there are many perfectly fine swimming beaches nearby.
Solar Eclipse Represented in the Petroglyphs of Las Labradas
The following petroglyphs possibly represent solar eclipses, also a common theme for crop circles.
Humanoid Petroglyphs at Las Labradas
Humanoid petroglyphs are abundant at Las Labradas. I say humanoid because no one can be sure if they are human or other beings, but they have a human like face and form, hence they are humanoid.
Canis Major and Sirius at Las Labradas
The following petroglyph is thought to be a representation or map of sorts of Canis Major, proposed by Andis Kaulins of the Ancient World Blog.
Find a Guide to the Stars Map (amazon.com link) a map of the Canis Major Constellation, which includes Sirius, here.
Petroglyphs with Humanoids with a Headdress Similar to the “Concheros”
The Concheros or Conchero dancers perform a traditional dance ceremony that is said to have its roots in solar concepts or selenic and stellar cosmology.
The following faces have a head dress that reminds me of the feathers these Conchero dancers wear on their heads. I cannot say for sure the beings represented in these petroglyphs are the inspiration behind the Concheros dance, but if they were, it would be another indication that the petroglyphs have to do with the stars above.
Anamorphic Petroglyphs
Anamorphic, or animals with human characteristics are also common themes in these petroglyphs. This is the only anamorphic petroglyph I captures. It appears to be a lizard with a human head.
Animals, Insects and Other Creatures
Another common theme among the petroglyphs of Las Labradas are animals and other creatures.
Carved Bowls, Mortars or Punch Bowls at Las Labradas
The Las Labradas site has several of these type of carved bowls. If I has to estimate, I would say this bowl is 10 to 12 inches in diameter and about a foot deep.
Carve outs like this are common at petroglyph sites. Sometimes they are small and included with other carving shapes, as seen in the picture below, and sometimes they are carved in uniform grids like the picture below of the carved bowls of Sauz de Cajigal.
Perhaps these small circular carvings represent stars? Maybe they are simply part of the overall design of the petroglyph. Who can say for sure? Only those who carved them.
If these carve outs are mortars, used for grinding and preparing food, why would so many be needed? Or why are they located in the tidewater? If they are punch bowls, for mixing poison for arrows, why are the often located near or in running or moving water? Is it possible the Las Labradas site was not a beach location in the past?
It is a mystery, that’s for sure.
Other Petroglyph Styles at Las Labradas
These petroglyphs did not fit into the other categories I laid out here, but I wanted to include them in the gallery anyhow.
Petroglyphs Inspired by Stellar Plasma?
Want to know more about petroglyphs like those seen on the rocks at the Las Labradas archeological site in Sinaloa Mexico? Check out this book: Auroras, Petroglyphs, and Pagans.
This fascinating theory, put forth by Jeff Ransom Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, suggests that petroglyphs all over the world are the result of the ancients carving onto rock what they saw in the sky.
Dr. Ransom states that the majority of petroglyph forms can be produced in a plasma lab. These high energy auroras are no longer in the earth’s upper atmosphere for us to see, which is why modern people do not make a connection between plasma and petroglyphs.
I think his argument is compelling and I am just as inclined to research it further as I am the thought that the petroglyphs are related to our galaxy.
Las Labradas Petroglyphs FAQs
What Hours are the Las Labradas Petroglyphs site open?
Monday through Sunday from 9am to 7 pm. Sunday access is free for kids, students, the disabled and seniors.
What is the Official website for the Las Labradas Petroglyphs archeological site?
How much does it cost to visit Las Labradas Archeological site?
As of April 2021 the cost to visit is just 65 pesos, or a little over 3 dollars USD. Parking is free.
Is there food or water available at the Las Labradas arecheolgical site?
Not really. There is no food or water for sale at the site, and the area is pretty seculded, with no real stores nearby. I reccomend brining your own water and food if you need it. There may be tacos or similar for sale outside the site by vendors who sell from their home.
How long does it take to get to the Las Labradas Petroglyphs from Mazatlan?
The drive is about 50 miles, so I estimate it takes about 45 min to drive there, depending where in Mazatlan you are at. The freeway there is generally clear with not much raffic.
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