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Ancient Trade Ignores Modern Political Boundaries
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-ancient-trade-ignores-modern-political-boundaries/

Obsidian artefacts reveal social relations between Russia and China about 20,000 years ago.

Published 15 August 2014

stone tool AMRI Blog obsidian Anthropology
Natural glass used for chopping tools in ancient Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-natural-glass-used-for-chopping-tools/

Axes made of glass were used to chop wood over 3000 years ago in Papua New Guinea.

Published 10 February 2015

Melanesia blog Papua New Guinea archaeology tool obsidian
Tracking ancient trade on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-tracking-ancient-trade/

Discovery of an obsidian source on Manus Island reveals ancient trading patterns in Papua New Guinea

Published 29 April 2014

Papua New Guinea blog obsidian Melanesia

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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