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Australian archaeology is a large sub-field in the discipline of archaeology.Archaeology in Australia takes four main forms: Aboriginal archaeology (the archaeology of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia before and after European settlement), historical archaeology (the archaeology of Australia after European settlement), maritime archaeology and the archaeology of the ...
Arnhem Land, Australia: 65–50: Madjedbebe: The oldest human skeletal remains are the 40ky old Lake Mungo remains in New South Wales, but human ornaments discovered at Devil's Lair in Western Australia have been dated to 48 kya and artifacts at Madjedbebe in Northern Territory are dated to at least 50 kya, and to 62.1 ± 2.9 ka in one 2017 study.
Pages in category "Archaeological sites in Australia" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Riddells Road Earth Ring. Aboriginal sites of Victoria form an important record of human occupation for probably more than 40,000 years. They may be identified from archaeological remains, historical and ethnographic information or continuing oral traditions and encompass places where rituals and ceremonies were performed, occupation sites where people ate, slept and carried out their day to ...
List of Ancient Settlements in the UAE; List of archaeoastronomical sites by country; List of colossal sculpture in situ; List of Egyptian pyramids; List of largest domes; List of megalithic sites; List of Mesoamerican pyramids; List of Roman domes; List of tallest statues; List of archaeological sites in Erbil Governorate
The prehistory of Australia is the period between the first human habitation of the Australian continent and the colonisation of Australia in 1788, which marks the start of consistent written documentation of Australia. This period has been variously estimated, with most evidence suggesting that it goes back between 50,000 and 65,000 years.
Aboriginal Australians arrived in the north of Australia at least 70,000 [1] years ago, and potentially 120,000 years ago. [2] Sites over 22,000 years old have been found in the Blue Mountains area west of Sydney, while sites going back 40,000 years exist at Lake Mungo. [3]
Pages in category "Ruins in Australia" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bell Cottage ruin; C.