Current Research in the Rock Art of the Eastern Sahara. in Memory of Dirk Huyge (1957-2018).

Proceedings of a Session of the 20th International Rock Art Congress Ifrao 2018 in Valcamonica, Italy

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This volume presents key findings from the 20th International Rock Art Congress, focusing on the rock art of the Eastern Sahara, particularly Egypt and Sudan. Papers explore regional overviews, rock art's relationship with the landscape, stylistic diversity, and symbolic meanings, with contributions focused on the Western Desert and Nubian rock art, as well as thematic, chronological and stylistic analyses. These papers highlight the dynamic interactions between environmental contexts, artistic expressions, and cultural exchanges, providing new insights into the ancient societies of the Eastern Sahara. The volume is dedicated to the memory of Dirk Huyge (1957-2018).

• ISBN: 9781906137953
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.11.2025
• Größe: 295 x 209 mm
• Verlag: Golden House Publications
• Herausgegeben von: Gunnar Sperveslage, Franke Förster, Lech Polkowski, Paolo Medici, Maria Carmela Gatto