Rock Art Research in the Fourth Cataract Region Season 2009
Rock Art Research in the Fourth Cataract Region Season 2009

Summary/Abstract: The construction of the Merowe Dam in the Fourth Nile Cataract region and the resultant rising water level have threatened the archaeological remains in the area. In an effort to protect the cultural heritage of Sudan, numerous archaeological missions have concentrated their efforts on these remains. Rock art research has been part of the fieldwork undertaken in the eastern part of the PCMA concession on the Fourth Cataract. The main objective of the season in 2009 was to complete the recording of previously observed rock art sites and to select and transport blocks of stone with petroglyphs for safekeeping. Some new rock art sites were also located.

• Details
• Contents