From the carpark just off the main road is a walking trail and a climb to the site high up the hillside. The location of the paintings was chosen carefully; sheltered from the elements.
The artwork is mainly done with black pigment; some with red ochre. It mainly relates to ceremonies associated with the site. There is sign nearby to help visitors interpret the paintings.Click on the image for an enlarged view
As well as being able to view some art work of the Adnyamathanha people, the climb to the caves rewards you with a spectacular view.
To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see other participants' contributions go to the ABC Wednesdays' Anthology or to see direct links to their own sites go here using Mr Linky.
11 comments:
Great stuff. Thanks for the history lesson! Sure looks like a rewarding climb.
Hi Gordon - great series of shots!!
Thanks for your kind comments and I wish you and yours the best for 2009!!!
Amazing. I love this type of history. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Some of the symbols are very similar to those I saw on the red rock faces in Southern Utah. It would be interesting to see the results of studies of comparing the two places.
Very good Y post! Happy Wednesday!
Gordon,
Thanks for this and other sites that you share with us. There is probably much to be learned for all of us to study native folklore and pictographs.
They were the "Blogs of Note" in their days, broadcasting important thoughts and instructions.
I am enjoying your blog immensely. Your links to other daily photos are also valuable.
Thanks you.
OhWoW!!!! How I'd Love to get my hands on those!!Hahaa...Really interesting!!hughugs
Very interesting history. I wondered what the drawings tried to tell us.
What a great choice for Y - sounds a wonderfully fascinating place.
I'm glad you included the shot of the interpretation board!
And your previous shots of Glenelg have bought back lovely memories of our Christmas Down Under 5 years ago :)
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Nice cool blog from you. Really love to drop by to Aussie...Take Care. Keep in touch. (Include Shoutmix in your blog, easier to drop message). See ya. :)
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