I grew up here, I have seen places like this and these places. This is real how these rocks are and there is a spirituality that you gain. The black mountains, the canyons in the foothills of the Sierras, the Coso and Panamint ranges, the entire Mojave and it's ghosts inhabit the dreams of an awake soul, and will never leave you. They will march with great symbols across the desert, a giant thing, as you dream. A parade of braves, ten thousand years, have marched with feather color wooden banner across the sand, inhabit dreams, they marched and sang.
I know this is true, because I have seen it with my own eyes! I also witnessed that golden line in the sky from The horizon to the zenith with the circle and it opened up like a crevasse and a resplendent heavenly Host of transcendent beings streamed out, into the world,uttering ravishing sounds and vibrations.
I love it when you explain these things instead of just words on a screen. Your enthusiasm really inspires me. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
Another wonderful video, Alex. Thank You. We love the content you provide on this platform, and appreciate the respect you show for the culture, the site that you walk softly on.
Great video I just stumbled upon to. I grew up in Ridgecrest/ China Lake from 57-87. I used to see petroglyphs in peoples yards as decorations. We used to ride all threw that area on dirt bikes . Thanks for sharing what I did not know about this place!! Shalom from NW Montana
I know EXACTLY where that is. Went there on an anthropology field trip one. The desert around Ridgecrest is absolutely littered with ancient abandoned village sites. Currently, we're having an out of control snake year. So, don't get bit. Antivenom is REAL expensive.
Yes it is a mountain lion. I saw it 30 years before this video was made and others photographed it 40 years before that. Thanks, hope it doesn't end up destroyed.
What made your motivation to see these sites any different than those who want to see them today or tomorrow? People who take the initiative to visit these sites go there to admire the history and not for the purpose of destruction. We have an option to cover-up and these sites. Or we can educate...............................alex
Really nice Alex! I was at this site several years ago and was amazed at how pristine it is. I really enjoyed your video. When I was there in person, and laid eyes on that feline petroglyph, I didn't see a mountain lion. I saw a Jaguar!
I have never been on public land, but have experience on undeveloped privately held land and I can tell you are genuinely excited when you discover mortars, manios, slick stone, tools and other tangible artifacts. I have learned a lot from your videos and appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment.
Outstanding video! So informative. Is this area, by any chance, off of Mesquite Canyon Rd? I used to take Mesquite to Burro Schmidt's Tunnel often, but never made it north.
Chris, thanks for watching. Nearby are two other large sites. I entered the area driving down from the town of Inyokern heading south on 395 and then taking a dirt road of to the right heading West. So, these village sites are on the East side of the wilderness area............................alex
Is that lava rocks? The big ones that look porus? {sp} the big ones that have a lot of small holes in it. Does it mean that maybe I group or family lived in the area? Or did you find signs of more rock circulars. Did the woman follow the men when he worked or hunted to feed him? Are these considered hunters and gathered?USA
Hi, I was curious, too, so I looked up the people of this area: "The Coso people are an indigenous people of the Americas and Native American tribe associated with the Coso Range in the Mojave Desert of California in the southwestern United States. They are of the Uto-Aztecan language and spoke one of several Numiclanguages, related to that of the Northern Paiute." en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coso_people
Alex, I came across your videos only a few days ago. I am interested in the history of native americans. In Europe (The Netherlands) we know so little of the many tribes. I would like to know more of your equipement to make these videos. Keep the videos coming. Frans
Hello Frans, thanks for watching and your comments. In the very beginning I actually used a Panasonic photo camera that had video capability. This did not produce a quality image, but it was the beginning. Later, I upgraded to a video camera and for the past 6 years I have used a hand held Panasonic TM 900 video camera. For editing, I use Power Director. For your information, I have produced several videos from Spain( Viera & Menga Doleman, Celtic Rock Art of Galicia, Acinipo - Abandonded Roman City, & Culture In Spain) and in Portgual (Coa Valley).............alex
at 4:00 the foot had six toes. at 9:39 looks like someone recent was pounding stone, is dfferant color fresh stone marks ? 18:40 table to scrape hides. good video glad I did not live back then was a rough life. Iam too lazy.
Stephen, thanks for wathcing - it was a fun trek. Some people would like to live in another time period, but I am very happy to be living in this time period...................alex
Hello John, thanks for watching. I am not aware of any excavations in that area. But that could have happened many years ago and now in some archive unknown to the general public...................alex
Gene, thanks for watching and your comment. There are many petroglyphs throughout the Americas that are similiar. My sensing is that as people migrated southward from the land mass that connected Siberia to Alaska many of the symbols they used continued to be used during their southward migrations.. ..........................alex
I do not think that was a lion tail brother, but many times they were interpreting living alongside dinosaurs. It isn't "text book" school taught knowledge concerning these living Giants. This knowledge is recent and due to many new excavations which have carvings and ancient inscriptions with natives and giant dinosaurs. Do some new age archeological reviews and you'll see what I mean. I think the thing you are calling it's tail is actually it's long head and the tail was destroyed. We didn't draw it so who really can say. Plus it's crude art as you previously stated yourself. Look up other recent digs and see what this compares to. I think you'll be very surprised and might even realise that it could probably be a rendering of either perspective. Good stuff. Great hike. Great job!!! Bkessings
Was in the el pasos near red rock canyon back in the late 90's..found some artifacts and was enjoying the adventure.. until someone took a couple shots at me. Bullets whizzed by overhead. I high tailed it outta there. Never did see who it was. Later I found out by a buddy who worked for BLM that some native sacred sights have "caretakers" that will keep an eye on their ancestral areas and if you're getting too nosey or try to take artifacts they'll make sure you leave and don't come back, or you'll go "missing"..as he put it, there's lots of old mine shafts all over that area that bodies can dissappear into. Just be careful out there.
If you are the one to perform soil testing, you are desecrating their religious sites. Show respect for what the ancients have left behind. You don't need to pick it up, move it or anything else you feel you are entitled to do. The ancients regarded everything as a gift from their god, plants, rocks and water and should not be disturbed by anyone other than the descendants of the ancient people.
Mel, I agree that there are foolish and ignorant people who have defaced various historical sites. But are you so sure that the only people drawn to these sites are the "wrong" people and that they are destroying these sites? Most of the sites I have visited have been explored by many people before me and for the most part they have remained intact. My observation is that many more sites have been destroyed through urban or suburban expansion rather than someone trekking out to the wilderness to visit a site............................alex
Hello Robert, this an open forum. So, please feel free to tell the viewers what is misleading or inaccurate? We would all appreciate hearing from you...............alex
I grew up here, I have seen places like this and these places. This is real how these rocks are and there is a spirituality that you gain. The black mountains, the canyons in the foothills of the Sierras, the Coso and Panamint ranges, the entire Mojave and it's ghosts inhabit the dreams of an awake soul, and will never leave you. They will march with great symbols across the desert, a giant thing, as you dream. A parade of braves, ten thousand years, have marched with feather color wooden banner across the sand, inhabit dreams, they marched and sang.
Ronny, thanks for watching and your comments......................alex
I know this is true, because I have seen it with my own eyes! I also witnessed that golden line in the sky from The horizon to the zenith with the circle and it opened up like a crevasse and a resplendent heavenly Host of transcendent beings streamed out, into the world,uttering ravishing sounds and vibrations.
That was beautiful
thank you for this video. We had a wonderful time looking at this site today and with your help we better understood the things we saw
I love it when you explain these things instead of just words on a screen. Your enthusiasm really inspires me. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
Another wonderful video, Alex. Thank You. We love the content you provide on this platform, and appreciate the respect you show for the culture, the site that you walk softly on.
Great video I just stumbled upon to. I grew up in Ridgecrest/ China Lake from 57-87. I used to see petroglyphs in peoples yards as decorations. We used to ride all threw that area on dirt bikes . Thanks for sharing what I did not know about this place!! Shalom from NW Montana
Amazing..
Thank you Alex! I absolutely love these videos. I also learned something new - midden sites! I had no clue. Thank you for such a great education.
Chris, thanks for watching and the kind words......alex
Visited today. Amazing area
Is 4wd recommended?
I know EXACTLY where that is. Went there on an anthropology field trip one. The desert around Ridgecrest is absolutely littered with ancient abandoned village sites. Currently, we're having an out of control snake year. So, don't get bit. Antivenom is REAL expensive.
Davey, thanks for watching and your comments. I am wrapping up a segment on Sheep Springs which should be out in several days............alex
hey dave i live by lake isabella looking for some one that knows the area ...i like to go and see it all ....can u or some one help ...thanks john.
Yes it is a mountain lion. I saw it 30 years before this video was made and others photographed it 40 years before that. Thanks, hope it doesn't end up destroyed.
What made your motivation to see these sites any different than those who want to see them today or tomorrow? People who take the initiative to visit these sites go there to admire the history and not for the purpose of destruction. We have an option to cover-up and these sites. Or we can educate...............................alex
Really nice Alex! I was at this site several years ago and was amazed at how pristine it is. I really enjoyed your video. When I was there in person, and laid eyes on that feline petroglyph, I didn't see a mountain lion. I saw a Jaguar!
Patrick, these sites are always a joy to behold. Thanks for watching............alex
It is exciting to find a grinding stone, or hammer stone, @ the use site, or with material used to shape tools, or weapons.Good stuff.
JP, surprisingly many of these items are still laying about these ancient site.......alex
I have never been on public land, but have experience on undeveloped privately held land and I can tell you are genuinely excited when you discover mortars, manios, slick stone, tools and other tangible artifacts. I have learned a lot from your videos and appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment.
There's that line with the three circles, again.
And creepy guy will never blink either we glued his eyelids open to make sure :))))))
This is very nicely done. Thanks Alex. Good Thoughts - Gary Orona
Gary, thanks for watching and the kind words. FYI, I have viewed several of your treks and I enjoyed viewing them. Regards.......Alex
Very respectful, Permit required to get to this area of China Lake. Thanks well done.
Outstanding video! So informative. Is this area, by any chance, off of Mesquite Canyon Rd? I used to take Mesquite to Burro Schmidt's Tunnel often, but never made it north.
Chris, thanks for watching. Nearby are two other large sites. I entered the area driving down from the town of Inyokern heading south on 395 and then taking a dirt road of to the right heading West. So, these village sites are on the East side of the wilderness area............................alex
Living in rc al9t of cool places to go visit😊
Thanks a lot
Petroglyph awesumm. 100k old?
Great info, thanks!
Is that lava rocks? The big ones that look porus? {sp} the big ones that have a lot of small holes in it. Does it mean that maybe I group or family lived in the area? Or did you find signs of more rock circulars. Did the woman follow the men when he worked or hunted to feed him?
Are these considered hunters and gathered?USA
Hi, I was curious, too, so I looked up the people of this area:
"The Coso people are an indigenous people of the Americas and Native American tribe associated with the Coso Range in the Mojave Desert of California in the southwestern United States. They are of the Uto-Aztecan language and spoke one of several Numiclanguages, related to that of the Northern Paiute."
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coso_people
As a teen I went to Ridgecrest once now I have more reason to return one day,soon
good presentation!
Alex, I came across your videos only a few days ago. I am interested in the history of native americans. In Europe (The Netherlands) we know so little of the many tribes. I would like to know more of your equipement to make these videos. Keep the videos coming. Frans
Hello Frans, thanks for watching and your comments. In the very beginning I actually used a Panasonic photo camera that had video capability. This did not produce a quality image, but it was the beginning. Later, I upgraded to a video camera and for the past 6 years I have used a hand held Panasonic TM 900 video camera. For editing, I use Power Director. For your information, I have produced several videos from Spain( Viera & Menga Doleman, Celtic Rock Art of Galicia, Acinipo - Abandonded Roman City, & Culture In Spain) and in Portgual (Coa Valley).............alex
Hi, I just viewed and also was curious about the people who used to live there. Here's the wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coso_people
Thank you! 👍
Loved it!♡♡♡
pammy, thanks for watching and your kind words..........................alex
@@storiesbyalex iam fascinated by this subject,and you are a very good story teller
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at 4:00 the foot had six toes. at 9:39 looks like someone recent was pounding stone, is dfferant color fresh stone marks ? 18:40 table to scrape hides. good video glad I did not live back then was a rough life. Iam too lazy.
Stephen, thanks for wathcing - it was a fun trek. Some people would like to live in another time period, but I am very happy to be living in this time period...................alex
Are you familiar with the work of Dr Anthony Perrat?
i once lived at inyokern, but i didn't know of this site. has any human bones been found nearby that would indicate where and how they were buried.
Hello John, thanks for watching. I am not aware of any excavations in that area. But that could have happened many years ago and now in some archive unknown to the general public...................alex
polygonal rocks?
These petroglyphs look a lot like the ones seen in central Baja California.
Gene, thanks for watching and your comment. There are many petroglyphs throughout the Americas that are similiar. My sensing is that as people migrated southward from the land mass that connected Siberia to Alaska many of the symbols they used continued to be used during their southward migrations.. ..........................alex
In other words Dino's may have been here a great deal longer than we thought🐺
Robert, thanks for watching and your comments. Much of our history is left to speculation.................alex
The first mountain lion is a female. Do you see her baby reaching to her face. And it has a baby tail with baby claws.
Jeanne, thanks for watching and sharing your observations..........................alex
I do not think that was a lion tail brother, but many times they were interpreting living alongside dinosaurs. It isn't "text book" school taught knowledge concerning these living Giants. This knowledge is recent and due to many new excavations which have carvings and ancient inscriptions with natives and giant dinosaurs. Do some new age archeological reviews and you'll see what I mean. I think the thing you are calling it's tail is actually it's long head and the tail was destroyed. We didn't draw it so who really can say. Plus it's crude art as you previously stated yourself. Look up other recent digs and see what this compares to. I think you'll be very surprised and might even realise that it could probably be a rendering of either perspective. Good stuff. Great hike. Great job!!! Bkessings
Robert, thanks for watching and your comments. It was a fun journey and much is left to speculation........alex
There's a road leading to most of these, be a good tourists, or else...
Was in the el pasos near red rock canyon back in the late 90's..found some artifacts and was enjoying the adventure.. until someone took a couple shots at me. Bullets whizzed by overhead. I high tailed it outta there. Never did see who it was. Later I found out by a buddy who worked for BLM that some native sacred sights have "caretakers" that will keep an eye on their ancestral areas and if you're getting too nosey or try to take artifacts they'll make sure you leave and don't come back, or you'll go "missing"..as he put it, there's lots of old mine shafts all over that area that bodies can dissappear into. Just be careful out there.
the ancient native man was wiser and stronger than modern man
I found a full clay pot
If you are the one to perform soil testing, you are desecrating their religious sites. Show respect for what the ancients have left behind. You don't need to pick it up, move it or anything else you feel you are entitled to do. The ancients regarded everything as a gift from their god, plants, rocks and water and should not be disturbed by anyone other than the descendants of the ancient people.
whats up with this music!
Jackie Young It Bumps I absolutely love it!
All you do is draw the wrong people to these places and things are being destroyed.
Mel, I agree that there are foolish and ignorant people who have defaced various historical sites. But are you so sure that the only people drawn to these sites are the "wrong" people and that they are destroying these sites? Most of the sites I have visited have been explored by many people before me and for the most part they have remained intact. My observation is that many more sites have been destroyed through urban or suburban expansion rather than someone trekking out to the wilderness to visit a site............................alex
stop playnn narchaeologists. u are misleading...
Hello Robert, this an open forum. So, please feel free to tell the viewers what is misleading or inaccurate? We would all appreciate hearing from you...............alex