USAJudaculla Rock is a curvilinear-shaped soapstone outcrop in Western North Carolina featuring ancient petroglyphs and carvings. The archaeological site occupies an 0.85-acre rectangular property owned by Jackson County, situated approximately 60 meters east of Caney Fork Creek, a major tributary of the northwestward-trending Tuckasegee River[1]. The soapstone formation in the Appalachian foothills contains multiple carved symbols and designs of unknown cultural significance. The site represents one of the most significant rock art locations in the southeastern United States.
Judaculla Rock
| Type | Petroglyphs |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.3006° N, 83.1094° W |