Rock Art Research
ROCK ART ‘DATING’ METHODOLOGY: A REVIEW
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College of History and Culture, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
Abstract
The age estimation of rock art is a crucial factor in the science of rock art. Many researchers seeking to undertake rock art projects need clarification on the technical jargon and the various controversies in this field. They are looking for direction in designing their research strategies. This paper guides the choice of methods, rating their precision and reliability of results, predicted proximity to actual age, level of intervention, and potential contamination, and relative accessibility and ease of application.