Ancient sites reveal First Peoples lived in Australia 9,000 years ago
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Underwater archaeologists collaborating with the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation rangers and divers discovered sites off the northwestern coast of Australia indicating First Peoples inhabited the area over 9,000 years ago.
The team explored a vast submerged area spanning approximately 772,000 square miles, a landscape reshaped by rising sea levels. Researchers identified at least two distinct locations. One site contained a freshwater spring alongside stone tools crafted from materials sourced from an island 14 miles distant.
The other featured a rocky hill positioned above an ancient river channel. Vincent Adams, director of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, explained that the Ngarda-Ngarli people have maintained a connection to the Murujuga region for at least 50,000 years. He stated that understanding how their ancestors interacted with the land will help protect it for future generations.
