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Beyond Correlation to Causation in Hunter–Gatherer Ritual Landscapes: Testing an Ontological Model of Site Locations in the Mojave Desert, California

Authors: David S. Whitley,JD Lancaster,Andrea Catacora
Publisher: MDPI AG
Publish date: 2025-2-18
ISSN: 2076-0752 DOI: 10.3390/arts14010020
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The ontological model suggests a strong correlation between rock art site locations and supernatural power beliefs, but how do the authors differentiate between intentional placement versus environmental constraints? Were any alternative spatial distribution models considered to rule out geographic determinism? Also, the study applies predictive modeling for heritage management, but how well does this model perform when tested against newly discovered sites?

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