From the core to the periphery: notes on recent research in western rock art areas of Central Valcamonica

Recent research in the western rock art areas of Central Valcamonica, including Capo di Ponte, Nadro di Ceto, and Paspardo, has revealed a significant expansion of known prehistoric carved panels. Systematic fieldwork in Seradina and Bedolina, core parts of UNESCO World Heritage Site No. 94, has nearly completed the documentation and analysis of all identified panels, while new discoveries in neighboring, less-explored areas have increased the density and territorial extent of these carvings. This growing dataset supports the hypothesis that certain rock art features in western and eastern Valcamonica reflect localized phenomena, though their causes and evolution remain unexplained. Additionally, emerging data on the relationship between rock art and other human presence indicators—such as settlements or cult sites—suggests potential links that warrant further investigation.

Marretta, A. (2023). From the core to the periphery: notes on recent research in western rock art areas of Central Valcamonica. Adoranten, 85–102. https://doi.org/10.65611/ador.vi.63742