The aim of the Association is to
contribute to a better knowledge of
the existence of a Saharan rock art
and to undertake actions to
highlight it The priority actions
are the diffusion of documents, the
exchange of ideas and the
encouragement of an attitude
relative to the conservation of the
sites
Fields dealt with:
Archaeology, Prehistory, Rock Art,
Petroglyph, Knowledge of Images,
Ethnology,
Geology, Ecology, Environment,
Heritage Protection and
Highlighting, Saharan travels …
The Association proposes, in
particular:
- to bring together amateurs and/or
professionals, interested in Saharan
petroglyphs in various ways;
- to communicate, through the
exchange of information and
opinions, within the Association or
in publications;
- to publish the "Cahiers" and
"Lettres" de l'AARS, concerning
events - scientific or other -
linked to this aim.
The association of the Friends of
Saharan Rock Art is a meeting place
for all those with a passion for
rock art of Sahara.
The AARS is rich with its members
present in several countries :
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,
Morocco, Switzerland…
Date of foundation of the
Association: 1991
