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Willandra Lakes Region

The fossil remains of a series of lakes and sand formations that date from the Pleistocene can be found in this region, together with archae

MixedInscribed 1981

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Willandra Lakes RegionThe fossil remains of a series of lakes and sand formations that date from the Pleistocene can be found in this region, together with archae

The Story

The fossil remains of a series of lakes and sand formations that date from the Pleistocene can be found in this region, together with archaeological evidence of human occupation dating from 45–60,000 years ago. It is a unique landmark in the study of human evolution on the Australian continent. Several well-preserved fossils of giant marsupials have also been found here.