Kuk Swamp, Archaeological site in Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Kuk Swamp stretches across a former lake basin at 1550 meters altitude, containing ancient agricultural drainage systems and prehistoric gardens.
Archaeological excavations at Kuk Swamp have revealed evidence of agricultural practices dating back 10,000 years through multiple phases of human occupation.
The site presents artifacts including wooden digging sticks and grindstones that demonstrate the agricultural methods of early Pacific communities.
Three types of drainage channels form the agricultural system: major disposal channels, large field ditches, and small field ditches for water management.
The discovery of banana phytoliths at Kuk Swamp indicates one of the earliest known locations of deliberate banana cultivation in human history.
Location: Western Highlands Province
GPS coordinates: -5.78371,144.33172
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:40
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