Rock art is a finite and fragile resource and the National Heritage Resources Act (25 of 1999) protects all rock art sites. It is an offence to damage rock art and other archaeological artefacts, punishable by 2 years' imprisonment and a R1 million fine.

Responsible visitor behaviour at rock art sites

• Always ask permission to visit rock art sites as most are on private land
• Take as many photographs as you like. Use natural light for best results.
• All visits to rock art sites are at one's own risk.
• Move carefully at sites so as not to generate dust or disturb the special atmosphere.
• Visit rock art sites with an informed person – it adds greatly to the experience.
• Never touch or wet rock art – it is damaging and illegal.
• Leave all archaeological artefacts as they are – don’t take them away.
• Report vandalism to us at: rockart@nasmus.co.za.
• Report any newly discovered sites to us at: rockart@nasmus.co.za.
• Why not join the South African Archaeological Society on archsoc@samuseum.ac.za?

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