The Amerindians from South America were the first settlers of Grenada. Evidence of their existence can be found throughout Grenada in the form of petroglyphs and work stones. If you are into history and archaeological artefacts, spending a day searching for them is highly recommended.

Petroglyphs are rock engravings likely etched by religious leaders (shamans) and signified places where the Amerindians believed spirits would gather. A petroglyph brochure of Grenada can be found here.

Just a petroglyph in someone's backyard

Work stones are large boulders with depressions that appeared to have functioned as mortars and anvils and were usually close to water. The circular “cupules” are the result of continual grinding in those areas (like a mortar), and the linear slits are from repeated sharpening of stone blades.

Some petroglyphs and work stones date back to AD 800 - 1600.

These artefacts can be found in museums, the backyard of humble homes, on the side of a road, on the banks of rivers, and in countless other places, making Grenada a living archeological site.

My day discovering petroglyphs and work stones in Grenada was a customised experience that I requested Hidden Treasure Tours to create. My stipulation was that I wanted a sense of adventure, discovery, and an in-depth history lesson all at once. The tour company delivered! My tour was given by Peter Antoine, a member of Grenada's Heritage Society. I visited the backyard of a home, went on a hike into the forest, and visited a local community project encouraging local appreciation and preservation of these ancient remains. By the end of the tour, I experienced firsthand why history nerds would call Grenada a living archaeological site.

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