A STUDY OF SCRIPT-LIKE PETROGLYPHS IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO

Richard Flavin (Twistory@gnn.com)
Sun, 13 Oct 1996 09:47:35

Received from the authors 10-12-96, Columbus Day.

Dear [ ],
The enclosed monograph has been prepared in the hope you will study
it and send us your comments on its content and advice for further
research on the subject. The report deals with our 15-year study
of a group of unusual petroglyphs in southeastern Colorado and the
possibility they may be a form of writing and may show an ancient
connection between that area and the Middle East. Evidence of
several types is shown in the report converging to support this
hypothesis of an epigraphic connection. This evidence may be
summarized as follows:

EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE EPIGRAPHIC HYPOTHESIS

ROCK ART FEATURES
Circular feet
"Phi signs" in back
Pitchfork heads and tails
Dots
"Ship" & "Camel"
Meanders, grids, etc.

REPEATED SIGN SEQUENCES
Colorado
Colorado & Old World

UTO-AZTECAN LINGUISTICS

LETTER-LIKE SIGNS
Form similarity
Form regularity
Full clusters
Arrangement
Rotation & grouping
Chronology
Style & hand

COMPOUNDS
Style & Form
Conjuction of signs

BLOOD ANTIGENS

All of the above are individually illustrated and explained in the
report, but we believe their significance is most appropriately
considered collectively. The importance and validity of each
aspect should be evaluated, and the evidential weight of each added
to reach a final judgment regarding our hypothesis.

We liken the judgment process to that used in determining the
probable identity of two fingerprints. Features of similarity are
compared until enough points of identity (usually 10) are found, at
which time the two are considered sufficiently the same that
conviction in even capital cases can result. We understand that in
our work the data base and acceptance point are not as easily
defined as for fingerprints, but in both cases the process should
be both progressive and additive. Each type of evidence
accumulates to the support of the hypothesis being tested.

As we say in the report, today the evidence for the epigraphic
hypothesis is strongly suggestive but lacks the "10-point" level of
certainty required for consensus acceptance. It is to that end,
the evaluation of what we have found, the addition of new data, and
the continuation of the research by others, that we are forwarding
this report to you. Please help us by sending your candid
opinions; any information, data or ideas that might advance the
research; and tell us of any others you think should see out work
or who might want to spearhead further efforts on the subject.

We appreciate your comments and will be happy to send any
additional information you require or show you the actual glyphs
here in Colorado if you sgould want to see them.

Sincerely yours,
Phillip M. Leonard
[801-783-4605]
William R. McGlone
[719-384-6657]

A STUDY OF SCRIPT-LIKE PETROGLYPHS IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO
By Phillip M. Leonard and William R. McGlone
70 pages with 23 Figures and 2 Appendices

This monograph describes the results of a 15-year study of numerous
script-like petroglyphs in southeast Colorado that shows remarkable
similarity to ancient South Semitic scripts of the Middle East.
More than 100 rows of letter-like signs are illustrated along with
rock art figures that are also similar between the two regions.
Some of the Colorado signs and letters of the Middle East are found
similarly combined into more complex symbol-like figures, and the
hypothesis of the Colorado signs being writing together with the
possibility of their being influenced by North Arabian writing are
examined. The presence of repeated sequences of signs and the
existence of the same sequences in both areas support these ideas,
but further research is needed for full acceptence. The authors
show the results of their work and offer data for others to use in
conducting the research.

Send Check for $10.00 + $2.00 (S&H) each to:
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3520 N. SR 32
Kamas, UT 84036

NOTE: The previous is uncopyrighted, as is the monograph. This post
should not be regarded as an advertisement, but merely the sharing
of information. If interested parties have problems with the cost
of the monograph, they are encouraged to contact the authors.
10-13-96 RDF