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Humans first settled in Australia as early as 65,000 years ago

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HOME SWEET HOME Artifacts found at the ancient rock-shelter known as Madjedbebe (shown) in northern Australia provide new insights into the lives of the first Australians.

Dominic O'Brien/Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation 2015

By Maria Temming

July 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm

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