It has been revealed that ancient rock art was destroyed after a recycled-plastic walkway intended to protect the site exploded during a bushfire in Carnarvon National Park. The incident has prompted an archaeologist working with local Indigenous people to call for the removal of all flammable structures at vulnerable sites around the country. The destruction at Baloon Cave occurred during 2018's devastating Queensland bushfires, but has not been spoken about publicly until now to allow … [Read more...] about Ancient rock art at Carnarvon Gorge destroyed after walkway explodes in bushfire
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IFRAO 20th Congress at Valcamonica Italy, August 29-September 2018
ESRARA is one of the 60 member organizations of the International Federation of Rock Art Organizations (IFRAO). In 2018 ESRARA members Mark Wagner, Mary McCorvie and Kayleigh Sharp attended the 20th meeting of IFRAO in Valcamonica, Italy, where Mark and Kayeligh presented a paper entitled “The Utility of 3D Modeling in the Documentation and Preservation of Illinois Rock Art Sites”. The location of the congress, which was held in a spectacular setting in the foothills of the Alps in northern … [Read more...] about IFRAO 20th Congress at Valcamonica Italy, August 29-September 2018
2016 ESRAC Conference – Final Schedule
Here is the final schedule for the 2016 Conference. ESRAC Schedule_Final … [Read more...] about 2016 ESRAC Conference – Final Schedule
Eastern States Rock Art Research Conference 2016 Agenda
Friday, May 27th: Field Trip Breakfast on your own. 8:00am Departure—we will meet at the Inn lobby for opening remarks and a brief review of the day’s agenda before departing via Tennessee State Parks charter bus. Seating is limited, to reserve your seat email Sierra Bow at swentwo1@vols.utk.edu. Reservations will be accepted until the bus is filled. 10:30am Arrive at Dunbar Cave State Park where Dr. Jan Simek will guide us through the cave and discuss the art. After … [Read more...] about Eastern States Rock Art Research Conference 2016 Agenda
ESRAC 2016 Conference Updates
The 2016 Conference Agenda is now available! There have been a few changes to the schedule and the field-trip has been included. This year we will be visiting Dunbar Cave State Park and the Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area. We will travel as a group via Tennessee State Parks charter bus. There is no cost for registering for the rock-art tour, except the optional picnic lunch for $11. If you do not choose the picnic lunch you are responsible for bringing your own lunch, we will not be … [Read more...] about ESRAC 2016 Conference Updates
ESRAC 2016 – Call for Papers
Eastern States Rock Art Research Conference Call for Papers May 26th-29th, 2016 The 2016 Eastern States Rock Art Research Conference will be held at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee. Those interested in presenting a paper should send a 300 word or less abstract to: Sierra M. Bow, M.A. Department of Anthropology, University of Tennessee 250 South Stadium Hall Knoxville, TN 37966 Email—swentwo1@vols.utk.edu The deadline for abstract submission is April 22nd, 2016. All … [Read more...] about ESRAC 2016 – Call for Papers