ROCK-ART SITES OFFER WINDOW INTO THE PAST.

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  • Source:
    Australian Geographic. Mar/Apr2024, Issue 179, p16-16. 3/8p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      ROCK art (Archaeology); GLACIAL Epoch; LANDSCAPE changes; LAGOONS
    • Abstract:
      New research from Flinders University has revealed that the rock-art sites at Red Lily Lagoon in Arnhem Land were chosen for their critical vantage points. The study used aerial and drone surveys, subsurface imaging, and elevation data to model the environmental conditions of the lagoon thousands of years ago. The research found that the floodplain floor was much lower than it is today, indicating that environmental changes influenced the accessibility, visibility, and function of the rock-art sites over time. The study also suggests that the rock art was made in areas with long-distance views over woodlands, possibly to facilitate hunting or closely monitor areas during a time of rising water levels. [Extracted from the article]
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