 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Looking out through the cave entrance on the eastern coastline of Hunter Island with a person standing in the entrance. Archaeological work done by Dr Sandra Bowdler of the University of New England has revealed that it was occupied by aborigines at least 23,000 years ago making it the oldest known site of human occupation. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Cave entrance on the eastern coastline of Hunter Island Subjects: caves; archaeological sites; Aboriginal settlements People/Orgs: Bowdler, Sandra Dr Places: Hunter Island, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00777 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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