The Wetlands Centre Cockburn

Beyond the waters – Ep 5 : ARCHAEOLOGY TREASURES


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Western Australian Archaeologist Fiona Hook worked closely with the Nyungar community to prove more than 10,000 years of habitation around Walliabup Bibra Lake. This leading archaeological research has played an important role in the future protection of Walliabup Bibra Lake and adjacent Coolbellup North Lake. Initial discoveries of quartz, chert and granite proved human habitation and challenged government moves delisting Aboriginal heritage sites in the wetland’s corridor. Hear about the original digs and new finds from archaeologists and Traditional Owners involved in the excavations.
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