Other rock art was made to ensure successful hunting. It may have also been used to keep track of the seasons. Even within a single culture group, rock art may be created for a variety of reasons. Appearance alone does not reveal the meaning of images. To investigate why people made rock art and how they used it, archeologists examine where it is located in relation to living areas and to the landscape and they also consider the culture and lifestyles of the maker.
Most rock art is integral to the history, rituals and belief systems of the people who made it.
Rock art can be found in most countries of the world and all states of the Untied States. Good places to look are on rocks near trails, on cliff walls, and in caves. Rock art is often found near archeological sites. Studying Rock Art Archeologists sometimes study rock art in different areas to investigate possible reasons for the similarities and differences. For example, if the rock art is similar in two distant areas, there may be similar cultural aspects between the makers.