Rock Art in Morocco
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11003002 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fatima-Zohra Sbihi Alaoui (Institut National des Sciences de l'Archéologie et du Patrimoine, corresponding author), Susan Searight |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 63 |
| Pages | 87-101 |
| Publication date | 1997-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0079-497X • E-ISSN: 2050-2729 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0079497x00002383 |
| OpenAlex | W2105457976 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 2 |
Rock art in Morocco is widespread and varied, but little known in English-speaking circles. The present paper aims to present a broad outline of this art — almost entirely represented by engravings — as it is known today. A brief survey of past research is given. The distribution of sites is indicated, showing the country to be roughly divided into two areas: the High Atlas mountains and the sub-Saharan regions to the south. Four major groups of engravings are identified, according to theme, technique, and, to a certain extent, style. In the absence of radiocarbon or other datings, the only clues to the chronology of the engravings come from datable material objects or events. None of this art is thought to be older than Neolithic and the most recent engravings certainly date from early historical times. Problems of conservation are discussed, along with measures being taken both to protect the sites and to extend research on this informative aspect of Morocco's past
Archaeology · Chronology · Geography · Radiocarbon dating · Rock art · Style (visual arts · Theme (computing · African Studies and Geopolitics · Archaeological and Geological Studies · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · History
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.09 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2015 (13) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |