Petroglyphs around La Silla

A full Moon bathes the rocky desert landscape surrounding ESO's La Silla Observatory in a faint white light. Rocks littered around the Chilean site are covered with ancient drawings — petroglyphs — carved into the stone. Marks such as these cup-shaped examples are found all over the world and can help provide insights into the ancient civilisations that once called these places home.

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ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

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Identification:lasillapetroglyphs-cc
Type:Photographique
Date de publication:9 décembre 2015 15:12
Taille:4000 x 4000 px

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Nom:La Silla
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Catégorie:La Silla

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