DAKHLEH OASIS
EGYPT
pose. The resulting photos should present
high-quality images of large panels of
rock art without any perspective distor-
tions. An added value of the method is
the possibility to make photo enlarge-
ments suitable for exhibition purposes.
ROCK PAINTING EXPERIMENT
The experiment with ochre-painting of
petroglyphs, described in a previous report,3
proceeded according to plan. The rock
paintings made by team members in 2003
were now inspected by the Unit. Digital
photographs consistent with the IFRAO
(International Federation of Rock Art
Organizations) Standard Scale were taken
and will be compared to data from the
previous season using appropriate software.
3 PAM XV, op. cit., 189.
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EGYPT
pose. The resulting photos should present
high-quality images of large panels of
rock art without any perspective distor-
tions. An added value of the method is
the possibility to make photo enlarge-
ments suitable for exhibition purposes.
ROCK PAINTING EXPERIMENT
The experiment with ochre-painting of
petroglyphs, described in a previous report,3
proceeded according to plan. The rock
paintings made by team members in 2003
were now inspected by the Unit. Digital
photographs consistent with the IFRAO
(International Federation of Rock Art
Organizations) Standard Scale were taken
and will be compared to data from the
previous season using appropriate software.
3 PAM XV, op. cit., 189.
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