Rock Art Conservation and Tourism

Author: Deacon, Janette

Source: Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory, Volume 13, Number 4, December 2006 , pp. 376-396(21)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Rock art conservation has developed hand-in-hand with the increased pace of tourism, yet the two activities tend to remain in opposing camps. Policies and guidelines have been developed for cultural heritage and cultural tourism and there is a widely accepted range of principles in place, but a theory of sustainable rock art tourism is only in its infancy. To mature, the discipline needs research into the interaction of key elements that affect the long-term conservation of frequently visited rock paintings and engravings in their original setting, as well as consideration of social and economic factors that drive tourism and the public interest in rock art.

Keywords: Rock art; conservation; heritage tourism; heritage management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10816-006-9024-y

Affiliations: 1: Email: janette@conjunction.co.za

Publication date: 2006-12-01