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Like the geologic layers of the Painted Desert, the lives of its residents layer upon each other in the form of rock art, structures, and artifacts. Ongoing research uncovers such dramatic evidence, constructing a timeline of continuous occupation that spans 13,000 years. The depth of time represented here makes Petrified Forest unique among southwestern parks.
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Sun Valley, Arizona · United States
