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Ancient petroglyphs carved into red granite boulders on the Burrup Peninsula, showing human and animal figures with the characteristic patina and weathering of Aboriginal rock art sites. - Photo by René Riegal on Unsplash
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Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula)

Showcases one of the densest concentrations of Aboriginal rock art on Earth—over a million engravings—far off the Uluru-centric tourist trail.

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Ancient petroglyphs carved into red granite boulders on the Burrup Peninsula, showing human and animal figures with the characteristic patina and weathering of Aboriginal rock art sites. - Photo by René Riegal on Unsplashdestination guide

A Million Petroglyphs: Walking Among the World's Oldest Rock Art on the Burrup Peninsula

On the Burrup Peninsula, red boulders carry engravings over 40,000 years old, cared for by the Ngarda-ngarli amid Karratha's industrial skyline. Here's how to visit Murujuga respectfully.

Sarah Chen

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