Carlos J. Gradin facts for kids
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Carlos J. Gradin
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Carlos J. Gradin inspecting rock art at Cueva de las Manos
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| Born | 20 May 1918  |
| Died | 31 March 2002 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires |
| Occupation | Archaeologist, surveyor |
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Carlos Joaquín Gradin (born 1918, died 2002) was an important Argentine archaeologist. He was also a surveyor. Carlos Gradin spent many years studying the Patagonian region of Argentina. He is especially famous for his work at Cueva de las Manos, a cave with ancient rock art. He was part of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET).
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Becoming an Archaeologist
Carlos Gradin studied at the University of Buenos Aires. He became a member of the Institute of Archaeology there. He was known for being an expert in rock art found in Patagonia.
Gradin worked as both a surveyor and an archaeologist. He was also a member of CONICET. His career in archaeology lasted for more than 30 years.
Discovering Ancient Art
Carlos Gradin did many studies in the Patagonian region. He was seen as the main expert on the ancient art of the Pampean-Patagonian people.
Studying Cueva de las Manos
Carlos Gradin is most famous for his deep studies of Cueva de las Manos. This name means "Cave of the Hands" in Spanish. It is a cave known for its amazing ancient paintings.
Gradin and his team started digging at the site in 1964. This began their 30-year long study of the cave. Their work was the most important research ever done at Cueva de las Manos.
Through his studies, Gradin helped to figure out the different styles of art in the cave. He also helped understand the rock art across all of Patagonia.
The discoveries made by Gradin and his team were very important. They showed how special this site was to Argentina's history and culture. Because of this, Cueva de las Manos was named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 1999.
Legacy of Carlos Gradin
Carlos J. Gradin passed away in 2002 when he was 83 years old.
An Archaeological Museum in Perito Moreno, Argentina, is named after him. This museum honors his important work and discoveries.
