Big Foot Art Site, Cania Gorge: site report

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Westcott, Catherine;Lilley, Ian;Ulm, Sean;Clarkson, Chris;Brian, Deborah
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This site report presents a description of archaeological investigations undertaken at Big Foot Art Site, a large rockshelter and art site located at Cania Gorge, eastern Central Queensland. Field and laboratory methods are outlined and results presented. Excavation revealed evidence for occupation spanning from before 7,700 cal BP to at least 300 cal BP, with a significant peak in stone artefact discard between c.4,200-3,200 cal BP. Results are compared to analyses undertaken in the adjacent Central Queensland Highlands.

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Queensland Archaeological Research

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1839-339X

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University of Queensland

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