A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land
Cupules (engraved pits) have been observed on every continent with the exception of Antarctica, and cover Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic contexts. Despite this remarkable spatial distribution and the perceived antiquity of these petroglyphs very few detailed scientific studies have been conduc...
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ftunivqespace:oai:espace.library.uq.edu.au:UQ:406916 2023-05-15T13:32:53+02:00 A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land Wright, Duncan May, Sally K. Tacon, Paul S. C. Stephenson, Birgitta 2014-01-01 https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:406916 unknown Australian Rock Art Research Association issn:0813-0426 Journal Article 2014 ftunivqespace 2020-08-05T22:02:06Z Cupules (engraved pits) have been observed on every continent with the exception of Antarctica, and cover Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic contexts. Despite this remarkable spatial distribution and the perceived antiquity of these petroglyphs very few detailed scientific studies have been conducted at cupule sites, with fundamental aspects of morphology, manufacture and function poorly understood. In Australia, lack of detailed recording has led to differential classification and disputed identification. In this paper we review literature for Australian cupule sites and present detailed archaeological results from a new site in western Arnhem Land. By applying metric, use-wear and residue analysis we reassess these issues, providing insight into cupule classification, function and intra-site complexities. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctica The University of Queensland: UQ eSpace |
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Cupules (engraved pits) have been observed on every continent with the exception of Antarctica, and cover Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic contexts. Despite this remarkable spatial distribution and the perceived antiquity of these petroglyphs very few detailed scientific studies have been conducted at cupule sites, with fundamental aspects of morphology, manufacture and function poorly understood. In Australia, lack of detailed recording has led to differential classification and disputed identification. In this paper we review literature for Australian cupule sites and present detailed archaeological results from a new site in western Arnhem Land. By applying metric, use-wear and residue analysis we reassess these issues, providing insight into cupule classification, function and intra-site complexities. |
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Wright, Duncan May, Sally K. Tacon, Paul S. C. Stephenson, Birgitta |
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Wright, Duncan May, Sally K. Tacon, Paul S. C. Stephenson, Birgitta A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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Wright, Duncan May, Sally K. Tacon, Paul S. C. Stephenson, Birgitta |
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A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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A Scientific study of a new cupule site in Jabiluka, Western Arnhem Land |
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scientific study of a new cupule site in jabiluka, western arnhem land |
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Australian Rock Art Research Association |
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2014 |
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https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:406916 |
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