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Research Over 35 years of research at the Institute has contributed to making southern African rock arts some of the best-understood in the world.
Collections Items from the Rari Rock Collection and Rock Engraving Archive can be seen on display at the Wits Wits Origins Centre museum.
Public rock art sites Africa's rock art heritage is second to none. All rock art is automatically protected by the National Heritage Resources Act.
The rock art of Africa Rock art is one of the most evocative of all the pieces of heritage left for us by our ancient ancestors.
Resources RARI curates the South African Rock Art Digital Archive (SARADA), a resource that includes multiple collections from across Africa.
Staff and students We are a passionate and dedicated team of academics, researchers and students.