Rock Art in South America: New Challenges, Approaches, and Discoveries at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century

Recent advancements in rock art research have revealed significant new insights into the antiquity and cultural associations of the Nasca geoglyphs, challenging previous assumptions about their origins. Systematic studies employing advanced recording and analysis techniques have uncovered a richness of visual and material expressions previously overlooked in regions like the Amazon and Lake Titicaca basin. These methods, which focus on production, location, and dating, provide a more nuanced understanding of South American rock art, highlighting its diverse manifestations and cultural significance. The findings underscore the importance of continued research to fully appreciate the continent's archaeological heritage.

Sepúlveda, M., Pereira, E., & Isla, J. (2026). Rock Art in South America: New Challenges, Approaches, and Discoveries at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century. The Oxford Handbook of South American Archaeology, 1072–1082. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195391367.013.73