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Mike Morwood

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Mike Morwood was a New Zealand-born archaeologist and professor at the University of Wollongong in Australia. He is most famous for co-leading the joint Indonesian-Australian archaeological team that discovered the skeletal remains of Homo floresiensis. The discovery, officially announced in the journal Nature in 2004, was made in Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores. Throughout his career, he also conducted significant research into Aboriginal rock art and human migration.

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What major archaeological discovery is Mike Morwood famous for?

Mike Morwood is most famous for co-leading the joint Indonesian-Australian team that discovered the skeletal remains of Homo floresiensis in 2003. The discovery was made inside the Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores.

When did Mike Morwood discover the "Hobbit" species?

The official discovery of Homo floresiensis was announced in 2004 following excavations in 2003. Morwood's team uncovered the partial skeleton of a small hominin, quickly dubbed the "Hobbit" by the media.

Where was Mike Morwood a professor?

Morwood was a professor at the University of Wollongong in Australia. He worked extensively with researchers from the Indonesian Centre for Archaeology on his excavations in Southeast Asia.

What other archaeological work did Mike Morwood do in Australia?

Before his work in Indonesia, Morwood was well-known for his extensive research into Australian Aboriginal rock art. He spent years documenting the ancient rock engravings in the sandstone of the Kimberley region.

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