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What was found at Lake Condah?
Lake Condah is a shallow basin measuring approximately 4 km by 1 km. The lake and the surrounding area contain evidence of a large eel and fish farming system that was built about 6,600 years ago.
How will the Gunditjmara people use Lake Condah?
Gunditjmara people managed the water flow from Lake Condah, creating dams and blockages to ensure the water flowed as they needed it. The eel and fish traps supplied enough food to sustain their community all year-round so that they never had to leave and also allowed the Gunditjmara people to trade with other nations.
How old are the Budj Bim eel traps?
Archeologists have dated the site to be about 6,600 years old, which makes them older than the pyramids of Egypt. The eel traps are spread around an area of about one hundred square kilometers in the vicinity of Lake Condah. At the center of this region is an extinct volcano called Budj Bim, which means “High Head”.
When did Budj Bim last erupt?
between 30,000 and 39,000 years ago
The last major eruption of the Budj Bim volcano is understood by Gunditjmara to be when the Ancestral Creator revealed himself, between 30,000 and 39,000 years ago, spewing lava across a distance of over 50 kilometres west and south towards the sea, dramatically altering the areas waterways and wetlands.
What is unusual about Lake Condah?
Thus Lake Condah proved unusual in Victoria for its internal cohesion, owing to its tribal homogeneity. In 1869, about 70 people were residing on the mission which covered 2043 acres, 14 of which had been cleared and fenced. There were 220 sheep and 19 cattle.
Why is Lake Condah unusual mainly because?
Lake Condah is seen as unusual, mainly because: A: it is so close to a main town. B: there are remains of buildings still to be seen. C: it reveals a society that was at least partly settled and had building and engineering skills. D: there is evidence that some of the building stone was imported.
What is unusual about the Lake Condah?
The lake is shallow, and about 4km long and 1km wide. It lies within the Budj Bim heritage areas, an area known for the ancient aquaculture systems created by the Gunditjmara at least 6,600 years ago to trap short-finned eels (kooyang) and other fish.
Can you visit Budj Bim?
Walk as a guest on Gunditjmara country with Budj Bim Tours. This eco-tour agency (based out of Heywood) offers authentic, guided tours through the Budj Bim national heritage landscape, highlighting the important history of the Gunditjmara people through the eyes of their expert Indigenous guides.
What language do Gunditjmara speak?
We (Gunditjmara) have a more common vocabulary percentage with the Buandig language which is immediately to the west of Gunditjmara country in South Australia, around the Mount Gambier region, which is around 40 per cent.
What is the oldest active volcano on earth?
Mt. Etna
Mt. Etna in Italy is sometimes called the oldest active volcano because it has the longest historic record of eruptions.
When did Lake Condah mission close?
The mission opened in 1867. The Mission was formally closed in 1918, and Aboriginal people were forced off the Mission, some moving to Lake Tyers.
Which was the most surprising evidence of technology in Lake Condah?
One of the attractions of Lake Condah long ago was its fish and the most startling evidence of aboriginal technology and engineering to be found there are the systems built to trap fish. Water courses had been constructed by redirecting streams, building stone sides and even scraping out new channels.
What is the most surprising evidence of technology in Lake Condah?
What is the meaning of the word tangible as it is used in paragraph 8 of Passage 2?
The word tangible in this sentence means: basic. untouchable. actual.
What animals are at Budj Bim?
It includes birds, fishes, frogs, lizards, snakes, and mammals as well as freshwater, terrestrial and marine invertebrates. It is only a fraction of the complete fauna of the area.
Can you see the eel traps at Budj Bim?
Evidence of this society, including the fish traps as well as stone houses, can be seen across the Budj Bim cultural landscape today. This consists of multiple locations such as Lake Condah, Muldoon’s Trap Complex and the Tyrendarra Indigenous Protected Area.
What is Lake Condah known for?
Lake Condah is traditionally known as Tae Rak and is the heart of Gunditjmara country. The Kerrup Jmara (People of the Lake) engineered an extensive system of ponds, channels and traps at the southern end at the lake. Lake Condah and the Condah Swamp were subject to drainage works since the arrival of European people to the area.
When was Lake Condah returned to the Gunditjmara?
In March 2008, Lake Condah was returned to Gunditjmara people by the State of Victoria. The Lake Condah Restoration Conservation Management Plan was also completed to ensure that the extensive Gunditjmara cultural heritage values were maintained and enhanced during and after the installation of the new weir.
When was the Lake Condah drain built?
Following the devastating floods in 1946 that greatly affected the southwest region, a larger drain was constructed along the Condah Swamp from Branxholme to and through Lake Condah. The works were completed in 1954 and connected the drain to the spring at the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission that flowed into Darlots Creek.