Seeing and managing rock art at Nganjarli: A tourist destination in Murujuga National Park, Western Australia

Nganjarli, a key site within Murujuga National Park and the Dampier Archipelago National Heritage Place, has been identified as a primary destination for tourism due to its rich rock art, shell middens, and artifact scatters. The study reveals that Nganjarli has functioned as an aggregation locale over time, with archaeological evidence indicating early occupation phases. Innovative scientific approaches, including digital imaging and geochemical testing of lithic artifacts using X-ray fluorescence, have been crucial in interpreting the site's cultural significance. These findings, along with targeted shell harvesting patterns, have been integrated into upgraded tourist facilities to enhance visitor experience while respecting the cultural values and aspirations of Murujuga custodians.

McDonald, J., Mulvaney, K., Beckett, E., Fairweather, J., Morrison, P., de Koning, S., Dortch, J., & Jeffries, P. (2021). Seeing and managing rock art at Nganjarli: A tourist destination in Murujuga National Park, Western Australia. Australian Archaeology, 87(3), 268–293. https://doi.org/10.1080/03122417.2021.1978915