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Rock art is found throughout Atlantic Europe, and it is often used to depict scenes from the ancient world. These scenes can be interpreted in relation to ancient land use, the creation of ritual monuments, and the burial of the dead. Bradley discusses the cultural settings of rock art, the ways in which it can be interpreted, and how it contributes to the understanding of prehistoric Europe.
Richard Bradley discusses the cultural settings of the rock carvings, the ways in which they can be interpreted in relation to ancient land use, the creation of ritual monuments and the burial of the dead. Integrating this fascinating yet little-known material into the mainstream of prehistoric studies, Rock Art and the Prehistory of Atlantic Europe demonstrates that these carvings played a fundamental role in the organization of the prehistoric landscape.
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