Peopling the World

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Peopling the World

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Human dispersals to Australia and the Americas

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AMH arrival in Australia

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AMH arrived in Australia approximately 50,000 years ago.

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Colonization method

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Colonization required crossing a body of water, likely using rafts or boats.

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Sahul

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Sahul was a larger continent containing Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania.

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Map showing migration route into Australia

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The map illustrates the migration route into Australia and the region known as Sahul, which included Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania.

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Rapid human dispersal across Australia

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Based on radiocarbon dates from across the continent.

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Oldest rock art and wall paintings

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Evidence of some of the oldest rock art and wall paintings in the world.

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Image of ancient rock art depicting an animal.

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Illustration of ancient rock art found in Australia.

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Map showing migration paths across Australia

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The map illustrates the most frequently chosen paths for human migration across Australia, highlighting areas with high and low probabilities.

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Lake Mungo is a series of lakes located in southeastern Australia.

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It contains some of the oldest archaeological sites.