ABSTRACT
This chapter seeks to outline some of the recent initiatives undertaken by two global bodies with responsibilities for conservation and preservation, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), with respect to rock-art around the world. Rock-art is arguably the most widespread remains of human culture, found on almost every continent and in almost every region of the world. It is a phenomenon that lasted for at least 40 millennia and is therefore a highly important manifestation of human thinking and expression. The preservation of rock-art, particularly the most significant examples, is therefore highly desirable and a goal of these two bodies.
