Unearthing Ancient Rituals: Discovering 12,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Fireplaces

Recent excavations at Cloggs Cave in Victoria, Australia, reveal two unique 12,000-year-old Aboriginal fireplaces. These findings offer unprecedented insights into ancient GunaiKurnai ritual practices, shedding light on a cultural heritage that has persisted for millennia. The discoveries underscore the resilience and continuity of one of the world's oldest living cultures.

Recent excavations at Cloggs Cave in Victoria have unveiled extraordinary insights into ancient Aboriginal rituals. Under the guidance of GunaiKurnai Elders, archaeologists uncovered two unique fireplaces dating back 12,000 years.

The fireplaces, buried under layers of ash and silt, contained single trimmed sticks smeared with animal fat, suggesting they were used for ritual practices rather than cooking. These practices align with 19th-century ethnographic records, reinforcing the continuity of GunaiKurnai cultural traditions.

GunaiKurnai Elder Uncle Russell Mullett expressed amazement at the discovery, emphasizing its significance in preserving and understanding their ancient culture. This excavation highlights the enduring legacy of one of the world's oldest living cultures.

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