Window into the past

[panzerfaust]

Source: Sydney Morning Herald (Flash Media)

September 20 | Djulirri in north-western Arnhem Land is home to the most expansive and spectacular discovery of Aboriginal rock art spanning ancient and modern humanity. With motifs dating back more than 15,000 years and drawings of naval ships and early 20th century biplanes, guns, cars and bicycles it provides the first real insight into how the indigenous population reacted to these intrusions...

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/09/19/aboriginalart_wideweb__470x315,0.jpg

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2008/national/indigenous-rock-art/index.html

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Take a moment in the midst of the worsening Mental Recession, to see how other peoples have reacted to stress and change.

Does require Flash.

Also see: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/rock-art-redraws-our-history/2008/09/19/1221331206960.html which is a non-Flash discussion of the site.

[Hugin]

1. Cool!

Thanks for posting.

15,000 years. Wow.

[WillParkinson]

4. Mr. McCain will take credit for it...

And he probably DID do that one.

[ixion]

2. fascinating

it would be incredible to see that in person.

To quote the Millennium Group: "This is who we are."

[inanna]

3. Very intriguing...

Thanks.

[awoke_in_2003]

5. But, but,

the world is only 6,000 years old. Seriously, this is cool shit.