Rock carvings in the Saalachtal valley and their prehistoric roots

The Saalachtal valley is home to some of the most significant rock carvings in the Eastern Alps, whose origins and meanings date back to prehistoric times. Prof. Mag. Wolfgang Kauer, renowned rock art researcher and author, presents a lecture introducing the fascinating world of these ancient artworks. The talk features the motifs discovered in the Saalachtal valley and deciphers their stories.

The lecture highlights how these images are connected to global artistic traditions – from prehistoric rock paintings in Africa to European cave art, such as in Lascaux, and motifs in Asia, Australia, and South America. With a trained eye, cultural-historical contexts and details are illuminated, linking these artworks to human history. An exciting insight into the world of rock art and its universal messages.