Hiking to the site. It wasn't the easiest to find with all the huge boulders, but with the help of my guide book I saw the particular boulders we were looking for. The Kumeyaay people lived in this region of Blair Valley. The black ink used was though to represent a male in a puberty initiation site. The boys were given a set of challenges and then raced to a special rock to draw with the help of a shaman their spirit guide. This site was vandalized unfortunetly. Some idiot lit a fire in the enclave where the art was supposed to be. All that was left was a little loop. 
On this rock are lots of capsules, little round circles ground in. They are the oldest rock known and are found all over the world, but their purpose is unknown. Some think they are calendars, maps, a language or my theory- punishment for bad teenage boys- come on, think of the punishment dished out, grinding into a rock all day!
Pantone color check up!
Above and below are mortars for grinding seeds and roots to make medicine, paints, and food. I found a nice shady seat where ancient americans once sat grinding for hours on end.
More capsules below. What purpose do you suppose they serve?
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