Ancient Aboriginal historical sites found underwater in Australia

3 Jul 2020

Ancient Aboriginal historical sites found underwater in Australia

Ancient Aboriginal historical sites found underwater in AustraliaResearchers have found the first underwater Aboriginal historical sites in Australia. They are located off the coast of Western Australia. There could be many more waiting to be discovered.

Aboriginal people are the native tribespeople of Australia. A study in 2016 showed that they are the oldest known civilization on Earth. Their history stretches back roughly 75,000 years.

The first underwater site contained ancient items that are at least 7,000 years old. At the second site, researchers even found a single artefact (ancient item) that is 8,500 years old.

The artefacts were most likely tools made of stone. Of course, now they have marine life growing on them.

These underwater historical sites used to be above water, thousands of years ago. At that time, the sea level was much lower than today. During that time, the Australian coastline also stretched out 160 kilometres further than it is today.

The discovery was made by divers as well as the latest underwater technology used to detect such sites.

The researchers have urged the Australian government to protect and manage this important cultural heritage.

Here is a video on the discovery:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu9V7waH5f0&feature=youtu.be

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