Kow Swamp Archaeological Site, Archaeological site in northern Victoria, Australia
The Kow Swamp Archaeological Site contains burials within a sandy formation on the eastern rim of a former lake measuring 15 kilometers in circumference.
Excavations between 1968 and 1972 revealed skeletal remains of over 22 individuals, with the oldest burials dating back approximately 22,000 years.
The name derives from the Yorta Yorta word 'ghow', referring to white gypsum soil, and the site includes evidence of Aboriginal activities through canoe trees and middens.
The location now functions as a permanent water reservoir with an average depth of 3 meters, used for irrigation storage in the region.
Initial studies of recovered skulls suggested connections to Homo erectus, but research later revealed these characteristics resulted from intentional cranial modification practices.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -35.95360,144.31800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 08:44
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