Ochre Pits, Historical mine in Australia
The Ochre Pits are a colorful outcrop of ochre on the banks of a creek.
Aboriginal Australians have used the ochre from these pits for thousands of years.
Ochre is used in Aboriginal ceremonies and paintings.
The site is accessible via the Larapinta Trail and has clear signage.
The Ochre Pits display a spectrum of vibrant earthy tones rarely seen elsewhere.
Location: Northern Territory
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