Summary
A comparative analysis of hand prints and primitive religious imagery at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas reveals deep connections to ancient initiation rites, fertility beliefs, and healing traditions. These findings align with global Stone Age art from sites like Altamira and Chauvet, suggesting a universal cultural practice that persists in oasis communities today. The study employs a comparative-historical method, contrasting local rock art with well-documented examples to uncover semantic patterns and ritual significance.
Citation
Bobojonov, B. (2026). СЕМАНТИЧЕСКАЯ ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИЯ ОТПЕЧАТКОВ РУК И ПРИМИТИВНЫХ РЕЛИГИОЗНЫХ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, ОТРАЖЕННЫХ В КАМЕННЫХ НАСКАЛЬНЫХ РИСУНКАХ В ОАЗИСЕ КЕШ. Tamaddun Nuri Jurnali, 5(2-qism (80)), 69–71. https://doi.org/10.69691/06f06z34