The Gallery

These markings are older than written history.
They are not random.
They are not decoration.

They are sacred .

ANCIENT INDIGENOUS CULTURE OF THE SIERRA NEVADA

The Martis people lived in the Sierra Nevada from approximately 2000 BC to 500 AD.

Their presence remains in the landscape—through markings, tools, camps, and travel routes that still endure today.

They are part of a deeper Indigenous history connected to the Nisenan, Washoe, Maidu, Miwok, Paiute, and other tribal nations who have lived here since time immemorial.

WHAT YOU’RE SEEING

These are not simply “rock art.”

They are ancestral markings—created with intention, meaning, and cultural significance.

Many Native communities prefer language that reflects their spiritual importance.

WHY IT MATTERS

These places are fragile and irreplaceable.

Once damaged, they are gone.

Respect and preservation are essential.