Material Evidence At Lake Mungo Flashcards
Mungo Lady
Cremated remains of a 25-year-old female.
Cremation Ritual
Elaborate practices indicating respect for the dead.
Bone Analysis
Study of bones to determine age and sex.
C14 Dating
Radiocarbon dating method for estimating age.
Mungo Man
Skeleton of a 50-year-old male found in 1974.
Ochre Burial
Use of red ochre in burial practices.
Shallow Grave
Indicates intentional burial practices of Mungo Man.
Paleopathological Analysis
Study of diseases in ancient remains.
Hunter-Gatherer Society
Community adapted to varied diets and environments.
Midden
Piles of discarded shells indicating human diet.
Fish Otoliths
Ear stones used to study ancient environmental conditions.
Hearth
Ancient fireplace remnants showing cooking practices.
Chopper
Heavy tool made from a lump of rock.
Hammerstone
Stone used for shaping smaller tools.
Stone Flakes
Used for cutting and scraping tasks.
Microscopic Analysis
Study of small features in bones for diet.
Gracile Bone Structure
Indicates a lighter build in Mungo Lady.
Arthritis in Elbow
Suggests repetitive strain from hunting activities.
Cremation Analysis
Determines exposure to high heat during cremation.
Diverse Diet Evidence
Supported by tooth wear analysis in Mungo Man.
Environmental Conditions
Revealed by otoliths from Lake Mungo.
Tracking Skills
Traditional skills used by Pintubi people to interpret footprints.
Magnesite Clay
Preserves footprints due to its hardening properties.
Advanced Weapon Production
Indicates high skill level in tool-making.
