ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT160100242 [ 2017-06-30 - 2023-12-22 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Professor Chris Clarkson (Future Fellowship)

Brief description Archaeological investigations at ancient sites in Kakadu National Park. This project aims to re-examine two well-known sites (Malangangerr and Ngarradj) in Kakadu, an iconic World Heritage area and home to some of the oldest and richest archaeology in Australia. Little excavation has been carried out there in recent decades, and almost none using modern high resolution recovery techniques. This project will re-excavate Malangangerr and Ngarradj to determine whether other sites have a similar antiquity and record of early complex behaviour. This project could enhance understanding of Aboriginal culture in Kakadu, Australia's unique cultural heritage, the nature and timing of modern human dispersal, and how early Indigenous peoples responded to social and environmental change.

Funding Amount $965,000

Funding Scheme ARC Future Fellowships

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