Aboriginal rock painting, Ancient rock art in Kakadu National Park, Australia.
Natural pigments and charcoal create intricate figures, geometric patterns, and animal shapes on rock surfaces throughout the Northern Territory.
The rock paintings date back approximately 30,000 years, making them among the earliest examples of human artistic expression in Australia.
Aboriginal communities used rock art to record their stories, spiritual beliefs, and connections to the land through generations.
Guided tours with Aboriginal interpreters explain the meanings of rock art symbols at several protected sites across Kakadu National Park.
Some rock paintings reveal extinct megafauna species that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene period.
Made from material: rock, ochre
GPS coordinates: -13.00550,132.51950
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:22
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