Understanding long-term Indigenous uses of the Great Barrier Reef: Re-excavating the Freshwater Bay Midden, Lizard Island (Old ID 27472)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
This project aims to document Aboriginal Late Holocene use of Great Barrier Reef offshore islands through the re-excavation of Freshwater Bay Midden on Lizard Island. After extensive physical surveys and recording of cultural places across the Lizard Island Group over the past decade it has been determined that Freshwater Bay Midden is the only remaining site with significant sub-surface deposits intact that has not yet been excavated using modern archaeological techniques. Expected outcomes include a comprehensive framework from which to consider offshore island use in northeast Australia, as well as documenting the dynamic history of Lizard Island occupation.
Date
01 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023
Project Type
FELLOWSHIP
Keywords
Archeology;Great Barrier Reef;Indigenous fishing and foraging practice
Funding Body
Lizard Island Research Station
Amount
15000
Project Team
Sean Ulm