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Latest news: archaeology

Histories of place are unearthed in Backyard Archaeology

In one backyard, thousands of objects offer a glimpse into decades of history, see some of these stories in Backyard Archaeology at CMAG.

What lies beneath – Canberra’s buried history

A massive haul of pre-decimal coins, old silver pocket watches, medallions and more has been dug up by Canberra metal detectorist (and former Federal Agent), Camille Chicheportiche, but it’s not gold she’s hunting - it’s history.

ANU: New clues to mystery of ancient human migration in Pacific

New evidence of human occupation in Indonesia 42,000 years ago offers clues about ancient migration routes to this region.

Archaeologists rethink how early humans came to Australia

Archaeologists have reassessed the route early humans took to reach Australia, following an excavation on Timor Island.

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