MSCA TaphArt Project - Publications

Data deposited in the framework of the MSCA project “TaphArt: exploring the potential existence of rock art paintings in the Middle Stone Age of southern Africa and its destruction due to the action of taphonomic processes” (Grant Agreement No. 101109977, EC signature date: 7 April 2023; start date: 1 September 2023; end date: 31 August 2025). The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The project investigates the possible absence of Middle Stone Age rock art in southern Africa—specifically at Blombos Cave—and whether this absence is the result of taphonomic processes rather than cultural choices. It follows an interdisciplinary approach that integrates archaeology, paleoenvironmental science, atmospheric science, material science, and analytical chemistry. This dataset includes publications resulting from the MSCA TaphArt Project, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs authored or co-authored by Dr Neemias Santos da Rosa and collaborators. In addition to the publications currently included, further outputs are in preparation and will be added to this dataset over the coming months, ensuring it remains up to date with the ongoing progress of the project. The collection provides open access to the scientific results of the project, supporting dissemination, transparency, and long-term accessibility in accordance with the principles of Horizon Europe and Open Science.