Judaculla Rock is a curvilinear-shaped outcrop of soapstone known for its ancient carvings and petroglyphs. The archaeological site is located on a 0.85-acre rectangular-shaped property, …

Sep 27, 2019 · Judaculla—or Jutaculla— Rock is one of the greatest archaeological mysteries in the United States. The largest petroglyph in North Carolina, and one of the largest in the …

Sacred to the Cherokee, Judaculla Rock has long remained a tourist attraction, but also a mystery to archeologists and geologists. Located in Jackson County, the large soapstone exhibits …

May 8, 2021 · Several attempts have been made to decipher the mysterious ancient signs, but the Judaculla Rock remains reluctant to reveal its secrets. The Judaculla Rock is of great …

Oct 12, 2025 · Judaculla rock can be found just 6 miles (9.66 km) from Cullowhee, an anglicized form of Judaculla-whee, meaning “Judaculla’s Place.” The stone itself is a curvilinear-shaped …

According to Cherokee legend, the markings on the rock were created by Judaculla, a slant-eyed giant who dominated the mountains in years long past. The Judaculla Rock cultural and …

May 13, 2022 · According to Cherokee legend, Judaculla was a slant-eyed giant who lived high up in the Balsam Mountains. He guarded his hunting grounds from Judaculla’s Judgement Seat, …

Ancient petroglyph site with deep cultural and spiritual significance to the Cherokee people. Judaculla Rock is a large soapstone boulder located in Jackson County, North Carolina, …

Aug 17, 2025 · According to Cherokee legend, Judaculla (also known as Tsul’kalu or Jutaculla), a slant-eyed giant and master of game animals, is said to have created the markings during his …

Feb 18, 2025 · Among the petroglyphs is a seven-fingered handprint said to belong to Jadaculla, the stone’s namesake. According to Cherokee legends, Jadaculla was a slant-eyed giant who …