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Lorblanchet, Michel, and Rhys Jones, 2018. The first excavations at Dampier (Western Australia), and their place in Australian archaeology (with addendum on radiocarbon dating of Skew Valley midden). Chapter 2, part II
https://journals.australian.museum/lorblanchet-2018-tech-rep-aust-mus-online-27-163190/

As part of his extensive study of the Dampier Petroglyphs Michel Lorblanchet (with Rhys Jones) first undertakes a study of the stone tools placing them in Australian archaeological context

Published 19 December 2018

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Prehistoric Stone Hand Axes from Somalia
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/prehistoric-stone-hand-axes-from-somalia/

Their age and significance.

Published 12 December 2013

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Hand axes from Somalia and our African Origin
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/african/hand-axes-from-somalia-and-our-african-origin/

Heyward Walter Seton-Karr and his collection of early stone hand axes.

Published 09 January 2015

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Lost and found: a Rapa Nui stone tool finds its real home
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lost-and-found-a-rapa-nui-stone-tool-finds-its-real-home/

Geochemical analysis of an obsidian tool mistakenly attributed to Rapa Nui challenges current views about societies in the ancient Pacific.

Published 14 March 2016

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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

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

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

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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