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Bison in Canada uncover 1,000-year-old sacred petroglyphs carved by Indigenous people

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Archeologist Ernie Walker discovered ancient petroglyphs in Canada 's Wanuskewin Heritage Park .

Carvings of bison carvings were found in the park's newly acquired bison herd .

The animals were wiped out in the late 19th century due to excessive hunting by white settlers.

The return of the bison to the park is both ecological success and a spiritual revival.

For the Indigenous peoples of the region, the petroglyphs represent more than an archaeological find.

The rocks, referred to as “grandfathers,” are sacred.

The park is undergoing a $40-million expansion and is preparing a bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

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