The archaeology of Bindjarran rockshelter in Manilikarr Country, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

Archaeological excavations at Bindjarran rockshelter in Kakadu National Park have uncovered evidence of continuous human settlement on the East Alligator River floodplain from the terminal Pleistocene era to the twentieth century. This finding aligns with previous regional studies, providing significant insights into Aboriginal societal structures during the Big Swamp phase, Freshwater phase, and the last 600 years. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating archaeological, ethnographic, and rock art data, with a focus on dated distributions of stone artifacts to reconstruct historical patterns of human activity in the region.

Shine, D., Melissa, M., Duncan, W., Denham, T., Hiscock, P., Jacobsen, G., & Stephens, S.-P. (2015). The archaeology of Bindjarran rockshelter in Manilikarr Country, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. Australian Archaeology, 80(1), 104–111. https://doi.org/10.1080/03122417.2015.11682050