New Insights into the Rock Art of Anbangbang Gallery, Kakadu National Park

A groundbreaking study of Anbangbang Gallery in Kakadu National Park challenges long-held assumptions about the chronology and conservation of Australian rock art. By integrating advanced technologies like pXRF analysis with traditional archaeological methods and oral histories, researchers uncovered evidence of extensive retouching and repainting of earlier imagery, reshaping our understanding of artistic practices and site narratives. This re-evaluation has significant implications for ongoing conservation efforts in the region, prompting a reconsideration of how recent rock art is interpreted and preserved.

May, S. K., Huntley, J., Marshall, M., Miller, E., Hayward, J. A., Jalandoni, A., Goldhahn, J., Johnston, I. G., Lee, J., O’Loughlin, G., May, K., Sanz, I. D., & Taçon, P. S. C. (2020). New Insights into the Rock Art of Anbangbang Gallery, Kakadu National Park. Journal of Field Archaeology, 45(2), 120–134. https://doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2019.1698883