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Mungo National Park is a protected area in southwestern New South Wales, Australia, within the UNESCO-listed Willandra Lakes Region. Its dry lake bed, dunes, and eroded lunette known as the Walls of China preserve evidence of long-term Aboriginal occupation and major changes in climate and landscape. Discoveries there include the ancient human remains known as Mungo Lady and Mungo Man, which are significant to both archaeological research and the cultural heritage of the region's Traditional Owners.
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What are the Walls of China at Mungo National Park?
The Walls of China are an eroded lunette on the eastern side of ancient Lake Mungo. Wind and rain have carved its sand, clay, and soil into ridges that expose layers recording environmental and human history.
Why are Mungo Man and Mungo Lady important?
Mungo Lady and Mungo Man are ancient Aboriginal remains found in the Willandra Lakes Region. Their discovery provided major evidence of Aboriginal life and ceremonial practices in Australia tens of thousands of years ago.
Can visitors drive to the Walls of China without a guide?
Public access rules protect culturally and scientifically sensitive ground, so visitors should use designated viewpoints and check current park guidance. Guided tours led or approved by Traditional Owners provide access and interpretation that self-guided visits cannot.
Why is Mungo National Park part of a UNESCO World Heritage area?
Mungo lies within the Willandra Lakes Region, which UNESCO recognizes for both its natural record and evidence of long Aboriginal occupation. The now-dry lake system preserves archaeological remains alongside sediments documenting major climatic changes.
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