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Stone Carvings/Rock Art

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Stone carvings, also known as rock art, refer to artistic creations made by carving or incising designs onto natural rock surfaces. These ancient artworks can be found in various parts of the world and often depict scenes from daily life, religious rituals, or mythological stories.

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