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Natural glass used for chopping tools in ancient Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-natural-glass-used-for-chopping-tools/

Axes made of glass were used to chop wood over 3000 years ago in Papua New Guinea.

Published 10 February 2015

Melanesia blog Papua New Guinea archaeology tool obsidian
Ancient Trade Ignores Modern Political Boundaries
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-ancient-trade-ignores-modern-political-boundaries/

Obsidian artefacts reveal social relations between Russia and China about 20,000 years ago.

Published 15 August 2014

stone tool AMRI Blog obsidian Anthropology
Tracking ancient trade on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-tracking-ancient-trade/

Discovery of an obsidian source on Manus Island reveals ancient trading patterns in Papua New Guinea

Published 29 April 2014

Papua New Guinea blog obsidian Melanesia

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into Future Now, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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