Teimareh Petroglyphs and Star Trails . ... They likely tell a tale of hunters and animals found in the middle eastern valley 6,000 years ago or more, etched by artists in a prehistoric age. ... On the left, the center of the star trail arcs is the North Celestial Pole (NCP) , the extension of Earth's axis into space, with Polaris, the North Star , leaving the bright, short, stubby trail closest to the NCP. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...