Sydney rock engravings

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sydney-rock-engravings

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the material?Engraved into Sydney sandstone, a geologically significant rock formation in the region
2. Where can you find these engravings?They are found all around Sydney, from the harbour coast to the Blue Mountains cliffs and rock shelters. They appear on natural rock surfaces.
3. How old are the engravings?Many are about 5,000 years old, and some may be as old as 7,000 years. They were made long before many famous ancient sites.

Aboriginal Australians: The Indigenous peoples of Australia, whose cultural heritage and connection to land extend back tens of thousands of years.
Sydney Sandstone: A prevalent geological formation in the Sydney Basin, characterized by its fine grain and suitability for carving.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these.
Sacred Sites: Locations holding profound spiritual, cultural, or ceremonial importance, requiring respect and careful stewardship.