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Weelumurra valley near site S08-032, a significant place for men’s ceremonies. Photograph: Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation
August 28, 2020
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More than 100 ancient Aboriginal sites in Western Australia – some of which date before the last ice age – could be destroyed by mining companies which have already obtained legal permission to do so. Guardian Australia has spoken to traditional owners in the iron ore-rich Pilbara who reveal their fears for sacred sites, including rock shelters with painted walls and scar trees.

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