IBERO-AMERICAN SYMPOSIUM ON ROCK ART IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE 1972 CONVENTION, RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES

 

PRESENTATION

Rock art heritage around the world represents testimony to the ancient worldview of its creators. It has been the subject of numerous studies by various specialists, who have established theoretical and methodological models for its understanding. A major challenge has also been the safeguarding of these sites, which are permanently exposed to environmental and anthropogenic conditions that put their survival at risk.

Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Strategic Objective 2 of the Action Plan for Latin America and the Caribbean (2023-2029), prepared by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and approved at the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee to strengthen effective management for the conservation and promotion of World Heritage in the region, the convening of an international panel of specialists in the field is proposed as a meeting space for the exchange of knowledge and experiences regarding the research, protection, conservation, and dissemination of the various sites recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO, both in Mexico and around the world.

The event will feature the participation of researchers and specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico, the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador, and the International Center for Rock Art and the World Heritage Convention, which is based in Spain and operates as a Category 2 Center under the auspices of UNESCO.

 

PARTICIPANTS

• Francisco Mendiola Galván. National Coordinator of Archaeology at the INAH and specialist in rock art, Mexico.

• Carlos Viramontes Anzures. Researcher at the "Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Valley of Oaxaca" site, Mexico.

• Sandra Cruz Flores. Head of the National Conservation Program for Rock Art Heritage at the INAH, Mexico.

• María de la Luz Gutiérrez Martínez. Researcher of the Rock Paintings of Baja California, Mexico.

• Isabel Medina González. Research Professor at the National School of Conservation, Restoration, and Museography, Mexico.

• Carlos Alberto Torreblanca Padilla. Researcher at the "Cave of Avalos", Zacatecas, Mexico.

• Cinthya Isabel Vidal Aldana / Daniel Herrera Maldonado, "Cave of the Mules" site, Durango, Mexico.

• Nelly Robles García, The Cave of the Little Hands. Cuicatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

• Pilar Fatas/Cristina Lafuente, International Center for Rock Art and Altamira Cave (ICRART), Spain

• Specialist to be confirmed from the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador (documentary presentation "Cipactli, the Crocodile Goddess")