Picture Cave -

Explore the PICTURE CAVE, A TWO-CAVE SYSTEM OF NATIVE AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINTINGS, TOGETHER WITH 43 ACRES OF SURROUNDING LAND, Western Mississippian, present day Missouri, USA, 800-1100 CE. Understood to be an ancient hallowed site for sacred rituals, astronomical studies, oral tradition, vision quests, and described as “the most important rock art site in North America”. The two cave system boasts massive panels of over 290 prehistoric glyphs making it the largest collection of indigenous people’s polychrome paintings in Missouri. Recognized as one the most significant North American archeological sites, the subterranean system is nestled within 43 acres of undeveloped land in Warrenton, Missouri, and will be offered as a whole at AUCTION: SEPTEMBER 14th | 11AM CDT. For additional information, visit or call Selkirk Auctioneers to speak with Executive Director, Bryan Laughlin, or Auctioneer and Realtor, Amelia Jeffers. The property will be offered subject to prior sale. Prospecti
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