Re: Australia occupied earlier than thought (176,000 years ago)

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In article <3246c4a1.1623240@news.demon.co.uk>,
stewart.macintyre@antsaoir.demon.co.uk says...
>
>Picked up on this over the weekend, does anyone know of any further
>information on this? References, publications general comments?
>
>"Boulders have been found in Western Australia, suggesting humans may
>have lived there up to 176,000 years ago - three times longer than
>previously thought."
>
>"Scientists have described the find, in tropical woodlands of the
>Kimberley Plateau, as similar to Stonehenge. The find could back
>theories that modern humans beings originated in Asia. The rocks
>feature thousands of circular engravings. Artefacts, like stone
>tools and paint pigment, have also been found. "
>
>[Source: BBC News]
>
Try sci.anthropology.paleo and the Origins of Humankind site.

Dan

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