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Characterization and dating of San rock art in the Metolong catchment, Lesotho

A preliminary investigation of technological and stylistic changes

Bibliographic Data

ID14977352
AuthorsAdelphine Bonneau (0000-0001-9210-8585), David G Pearce (0000-0002-6354-3796), Peter Mitchell (0000-0002-3112-3578), Laura Didier (0000-0002-1629-3878), Luíseach Nic Eoin (0000-0002-2497-1966), T F G Higham (0000-0002-5949-598X), Michel Lamothe (0000-0002-1343-6490), Charles Arthur
Year2022
Volume611-612
Pages177-189
Publication date2022-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQuaternary International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1040-6182 • E-ISSN: 1873-4553
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.quaint.2021.03.014
OpenAlexW3139529719
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited43

Archaeology · Art · Clay minerals · Context (archaeology · Geochemistry · Geography · Gypsum · Illite · Kaolinite · Mineralogy · Painting · Rock art · Visual arts · Weathering · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology · Geology · Paleontology

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Unique citing works11
Citations per year2,2
Citation span2021 - 2025 (5)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 11
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