Publications
Ese asunto de volver: producción y significación en el arte rupestre de Cueva de las Manos, Patagonia meridional andina
The art rupestre of Cueva de las Manos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Patagonia, reveals a unique pattern of repeated painting over 2600 years without obliterating previous images. This study identifies key factors driving this persistent practice: frequent returns to the site for guanaco hunting, didactic representation of collective hunting scenes, use of images as territorial markers, repeated hand stencil imprints, and the maintenance of a collective memory archive. The research employs a comparative analysis of superimposed visual layers, tracing stylistic evolution and contextual significance across temporal strata.
Expanded Visual Anthropology: Cave Art and Mixed Reality in the archaeological site Cueva de las Manos (Argentina).
A groundbreaking integration of mixed reality (MR) technologies into visual anthropology has redefined the sensory and narrative experience of exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exemplified by Cueva de las Manos in Argentina. This study demonstrates that MR, combining low-cost tools like Oculus Rift with hand tracking, 3D design, and archaeological software, introduces a novel spatial and cinematic sensoriality to cave art interpretation. By blending immersive visualization with traditional anthropological methods, the research expands disciplinary boundaries, offering a multi-dimensional approach to understanding and preserving cultural heritage. The findings highlight MR's potential to stimulate affective engagement, bridging technical innovation with humanistic inquiry in archaeological contexts.
Hunting scenes in Cueva de las Manos
A new analysis of painted hunting scenes in Cueva de las Manos, Argentina, reveals that the earliest depictions (dated ca. 9400–6800 bp) are uniquely preserved within this site, while later tonal series exhibit broader spatial dispersion, suggesting seasonal mobility circuits between highlands and steppe regions. Researchers examined tonal groups, superimpositions, design patterns, composition, panel locations, and micro-stratigraphy to link Cueva de las Manos with Cerro Casa de Piedra, proposing a dynamic cultural landscape during the late Pleistocene.
Lost and Found in the Cueva de las Manos in Argentina
A groundbreaking open letter to the people of Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas, Argentina, sheds light on the cultural and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study reveals the intricate relationship between the site's rock art, its natural environment, and the indigenous communities that have inhabited the region for millennia. By integrating geospatial analysis with ethnographic insights, the research offers a nuanced understanding of how these communities have preserved their heritage while navigating modern challenges. This approach not only highlights the importance of Cueva de las Manos as a living cultural landscape but also serves as a model for sustainable conservation practices in similar sites worldwide.
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