Bend Road archaeological site, Archaeological excavation site near Dandenong Creek, Victoria, Australia.
The Bend Road site spans across two areas on both sides of Bend Road in Dandenong South, covering approximately 12 hectares of land near the EastLink Freeway.
Excavations led by La Trobe University in 2006 uncovered stone artifacts dating back approximately 30,000 to 35,000 years, establishing it as one of Victoria's oldest Aboriginal sites.
The location near Dandenong Creek and Carrum Carrum Swamp provided Aboriginal communities with access to hunting grounds rich in birds, fish, and aquatic resources.
The site contains thousands of preserved stone artifacts, including asymmetric points and geometric microlith forms, which researchers study to understand ancient tool-making techniques.
Despite experiencing bioturbation and aeolian deflation over millennia, the site maintains substantial archaeological integrity with numerous artifacts remaining in their original positions.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -38.00410,145.19000
Latest update: April 17, 2025 07:11
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