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00:00Ancient cave discovery challenges long-held beliefs about Australia's first inhabitants.
00:06Archaeologists uncovered tools, pigments, and food remnants over 20,000 years old, challenging
00:13migration theories and proving early indigenous inland establishment.
00:21Majid Bibi Cave's geology preserved ancient remains, revealing a strategic survival site
00:27with stone tools and artifacts.
00:33Excavators found thousands of artifacts, including stone tools and red ochre, revealing
00:39a structured society with organized food, shelter, and ceremonial practices.
00:48During the Ice Age, Australia's interior seemed uninhabitable, yet Majid Bibi Cave shows continuous
00:55occupation, with emu eggshells, bones, and fire remains indicating adaptation to harsh conditions.
01:03Majid Bibi Cave's timeline shows early aboriginal migration inland during Ice Age, challenging
01:12post-climate settlement theories.
01:15Tours similar to modern aboriginal items and artifacts reflect cultural roots, adaptation,
01:24and symbolism, with materials meeting practical needs and marking territory.
01:33Modern dating techniques show over 20,000 years of activity at the site, confirming stable
01:38settlements during harsh climate conditions.
01:44Indigenous oral histories of travel, hunting, and red ochre use are scientifically validated,
01:50linking stories to evidence.
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