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World's Oldest 500-Generation Ritual Discovered in Australian Cave
Jul 1, 2024, 06:00 PM
Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest example of a continuously practiced ritual in an Australian cave. The 500-generation ritual, which has been passed down through 500 generations, dates back to the last ice age, making it over 12,000 years old. This finding is significant as it matches perfectly between ethnographic documentation and archaeological evidence, showcasing the extraordinary intergenerational cultural fidelity of Australian Aboriginal traditions.
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