Topic ID #12832 - posted 7/11/2011 4:31 AM
Jennifer Palmer
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Archaic Texan Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric Culture
Jennifer Palmer
Webmaster
Archaic Texan Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric Culture
Listen to the Story
Talk of the Nation
[17 min 48 sec]
July 8, 2011
Thousands of years ago, Native American groups painted art under cliff overhangs along the Rio Grande. The arid climate preserved hundreds 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.
Audio and transcript of story on NPR here.
Listen to the Story
Talk of the Nation
[17 min 48 sec]
July 8, 2011
Thousands of years ago, Native American groups painted art under cliff overhangs along the Rio Grande. The arid climate preserved hundreds 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.
Audio and transcript of story on NPR here.
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