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footprints of the Willandra people discovered in 2003 are 20,000 years old. |
The
remains discovered at Lake Mungo in 1974 are possibly the most significant
archaeological find in Australian history and are the oldest modern human
remains found in Australia to date.
The
discovery revealed one of the world's oldest known cremations. This finding
gave support to the theory that complicated burial rituals existed in early
human societies. It also proved that Aboriginal people were present in Australia 20,000 years earlier than previously recorded.
There are a few keywords that could help
you find information in your search; these include:
- Mungo
- Mungo Man
- Archaeology Australia
- Willandra Lakes
Willandra Archaeology
Try some of the above terms in the library online catalogue; we have some great physical
resources on this discovery.
If you go to the Information desk online webpage on the Library website you will see
that you have access to encyclopaedias like World Book and Britannica which will also contain some information about the area.
Some websites you might
find useful
This website is
filled with fantastic information about the park; including the amazing archaeological
finds there.
The Willandra Lakes region is listed as a World HeritageSite. This website contains important information about the region and its history.
This site has information about Mungo National Park. This
includes information about the area, flora and fauna that is found in the area
and the numerous ongoing conservation programs taking place in the park.
