Kings Domain Resting Place, Aboriginal memorial site in Kings Domain, Australia
Kings Domain Resting Place is a memorial site in a Victoria parkland with a granite boulder and an inscribed plaque. The plaque bears the names of representatives from various Aboriginal groups in the region.
In 1985, the Koorie Heritage Trust pursued legal action that led the Melbourne Museum to return 38 Aboriginal skeletal remains for reburial at this location. This return marked a turning point in how museums handled the remains of Aboriginal people.
This site honors 38 Aboriginal people whose remains were returned, reflecting how the community values the connection between its members and the land. Visitors who come here see a place that recognizes the long presence of these peoples in Victoria.
The memorial is located on Linlithgow Avenue within Kings Domain parkland and is easy to reach by public transportation. Parking is available nearby, and the site is accessible from various walking paths in the park.
The granite for the memorial stone comes from You Yangs Regional Park and was chosen deliberately to differ from European-style monuments. This use of natural material from the local landscape creates a deeper connection to the place itself.
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