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<p>An ancient midden of freshwater mussel shells at Lake Mungo</p>

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<p>An ancient midden of freshwater mussel shells at Lake Mungo</p>

1. Here is a list of evidence that you have seen referred to in this learning module. Briefly explain how each can help us learn about people and places in ancient or Deep Time Australia:

Animal and fish bones
Remains of camp fires
Middens
Human remains
Burials
Tools and weapons
Seeds
DNA
Radiocarbon dating
Vegetation changes
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