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- Dampier Rock Art
Dampier Archipelago, which the Burrup Peninsula is the largest land mass has the largest collection of petroglyphs ( rock art ) in the world. Dampier Rock Art Precinct is under threat from industry.
- Why is it important?
Describes the heritage values of the Dampier Archipelago and it's national and international scientific significance.
- What is the problem?
About the ongoing threat of industrial development with out appropriate managment arrangements.
- Is there a solution?
Describes what the National Trust believes is essential for the long term protection and managment of the Dampier Archipelago.
- How can I help?
Suggestions on how people may be able to help secure the long term protection and managment of the Dampier Archipelago.
- The Place
Describes the physical characteristics of the Dampier Archipelago.
- Aboriginal People
Briefly outlines the history since european settlement of the indigenous people of the region.
- Art and Archaeology
Detailed description of the art and archaeology of the Dampier Archipelago.
Industrial Development
Outlines the history of industrial development and archaeological investigation of the Dampier Archipelago.
Heritage Values
Detailed account of the identified heritage values of the Dampier Archipelago.
Summary: The last 300 years
A Summary of events over the last 300 years impacting on the art and archaeology of the Dampier Archipelago.
Resources and Links
Resources and links for further information on the art and archaeolgy of the Dampier Archipelago
Latest Information
Latest information about the Dampier Rock Art
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