Box Gully archaeological site, Aboriginal archaeological site near Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
Box Gully is an archaeological site near Lake Tyrrell that contains multiple layers of preserved artifacts in an eroded water channel. The location stretches along the northwestern section of this lake in the region.
Humans occupied this location between 32000 and 26600 years ago, making it one of the earliest known settlement sites in the region. This period represents a significant phase of human habitation in Australia.
The site reveals evidence of hunting camps with fire remains and animal bones left behind by the original inhabitants. These traces show how Aboriginal groups moved seasonally through this landscape while hunting and gathering food.
Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and sun protection as the area can be open and windy. Most work at the site requires special permits and designated paths provide access to the location.
The site has revealed remains of extinct animal species such as small marsupials and wallabies. These bones are valuable because they show what animals once lived in the area and were hunted by early people.
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