The LIACARA Foundation

Where the foundation began

The LIACARA Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the preservation and study of humanity's earliest cultural expressions.

The foundation focuses particularly on Paleolithic art, early symbolic behavior, archaeological documentation, and broader public access to knowledge about deep human history.

In its initial phase, the foundation focuses on supporting collaborative research initiatives and contributing to the development of LIACARA (Living Intelligent Archive of Ancient Culture, Art, and Relational Archaeology), a long-term digital research platform designed to integrate archaeological knowledge, scientific data, and cultural heritage documentation into a global archive.

By combining archaeological research, heritage technologies, and international collaboration, the initiative aims to create durable infrastructure that helps researchers, institutions, and communities better understand and preserve humanity's earliest cultural expressions.

The foundation operates in the public interest and is committed to the ethical stewardship of archaeological knowledge. Its activities are designed to support long-term preservation, responsible research practices, and broader public understanding of early human culture.

Focus areas

• Paleolithic art and symbolic behavior
• Archaeological documentation and preservation
• Scientific research on early human culture
• Digital cultural heritage infrastructure
• Public access to archaeological knowledge
• International research collaboration

As the foundation develops, it intends to expand its activities to include training initiatives, public education programs, citizen science projects, and future grant programs supporting archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation. The foundation also aims to strengthen global collaboration networks that support the long-term stewardship of fragile archaeological knowledge and cultural heritage.