Friday, July 8th, 2011

Archaic Texan Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric Culture

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Thousands of years ago, Native American groups painted art under cliff overhangs along the Rio Grande. The arid climate preserved many of these vivid pieces. Archaeologist Solveig Turpin discusses what the art reveals about changes in climate and the social structure of early Americans. (Credits: produced by katherine wells. images courtesy solveig turpin, robert w. parvin, james harrison) Viewed 3507 times. See More Videos

Thousands of years ago, Native American groups painted art under cliff overhangs along the Rio Grande. The arid climate preserved many of these vivid pieces. Archaeologist Solveig Turpin discusses what the art reveals about changes in climate and the social structure of early Americans, and why it has become difficult to study.

Guests

Solveig Turpin
Research Fellow, Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin
Former Director, Borderlands Archaeological Research Unit, University of Texas at Austin
Author, "The Indigenous Art of Coahuila" (Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila, 2011)
San Antonio, Texas

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Segment produced by:Katherine Wells

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Image: An image from Panther Cave, Lake Amistad, Texas.
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