A review of rock art dating in the Kimberley, Western Australia

@article{Aubert2012ARO,
  title={A review of rock art dating in the Kimberley, Western Australia},
  author={Maxime Aubert},
  journal={Journal of Archaeological Science},
  year={2012},
  volume={39},
  pages={573-577}
}
  • M. Aubert
  • Published 1 March 2012
  • Geology
  • Journal of Archaeological Science
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