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Major publication about the discovered ritual by end of 2024
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Publication in journals such as Nature, Science, or equivalent
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Ethnographically Documented Ancient Australian Ritual Practiced for 12,000 Years Over 500 Generations
Jul 1, 2024, 06:00 PM
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ethnographically documented ancient Australian Aboriginal ritual that dates back to the last ice age. The ritual, found in an Australian cave, has been practiced continuously for over 12,000 years, representing 500 generations of cultural transmission until the 1800s. This find, described as revolutionary, challenges previous understandings of intergenerational cultural fidelity. The discovery brings together archaeological evidence and oral tradition, offering a unique insight into the deep past of humanity.
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