Bone Cave, Limestone cave in Weld Valley, Tasmania
Bone Cave is a limestone cave in Weld Valley, Tasmania, with multiple chambers inside. The natural rock formations create distinct spaces within the cave structure.
The cave was inhabited by early people around 29,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest human settlements in the region. Subsequent archaeological work documented how different generations used the site over many centuries.
Indigenous people of Tasmania worked at this site to make stone tools and other implements. Their craftsmanship left clear traces that visitors can still observe today.
The cave sits on a hillside in Weld Valley and is accessible via walking trails in the area. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight since the interior is quite dark.
Artifacts made from glass created by a distant meteor impact were found here, transported from a crater many kilometers away. This discovery shows that early inhabitants had connections across large distances.
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