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Good day everyone and welcome to

Marujuga. This place is special. A place

where time whispers secrets from the

dream time. It's here on the coast of

Western Australia that you'll find an

amazing site. The Burough Peninsula,

also known as Mujuga, is home to

millions of rock carvings. Imagine a

place where the land itself tells

stories. That's Mujuga. These carvings,

called petetroglyphs, are scattered

across the rocky landscapes. They cover

the hills and valleys like a giant

outdoor art gallery. The red earth and

the blue ocean meet here. This makesa a

place of incredible beauty. But it's the

history etched into the rocks that truly

captivates the soul. These aren't just

any carvings. They're among the oldest

in the world. They date back over 40,000

years. Think about that. 40,000 years of

human stories etched into these rocks.

These stories connect us to the very

first Australians, the ancestors who

walked this land before us. Marujuga is

a place of deep spiritual significance.

It's a place where the past, present,

and future intertwine. When you're here,

you can feel the presence of the

ancestors. Their stories are alive in

the carvings.

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The petroglyphs of Muruga are more than

just pictures. They are stories. Stories

of hunting and gathering. Stories of

family and community. Stories of the

animals that roamed this land thousands

of years ago. We see kangaroos, emus,

and turtles. Animals that are still with

us today. But we also see animals from a

time gone by. Creatures like the

Tasmanian tiger and the giant wombat.

These animals are extinct now, but their

memory lives on in these

carvings. The traditional owners of

Murajuga are the Angaluma, Yabarara,

Yinjibandi, and Wongutu peoples. For

tens of thousands of years, they have

been the custodians of this land and its

stories. Imagine inheriting a library of

stories passed down for generations.

That is the legacy of the Muruga people.

The elders today are the keepers of this

knowledge. They are the living link to

the ancestors. They ensure the stories

of Muruga are never forgotten. The

carvings tell the story of their

connection to country. They show how the

people lived, hunted, and celebrated.

These stories are not just history. They

are alive in the hearts and minds of the

Muruga people.

What's truly amazing about the Muruga

petetroglyphs is what they tell us about

the past. They're like windows into a

time when giant creatures roamed the

earth. We see carvings of animals that

are no longer with us. These carvings

give us clues about how these animals

lived and what they looked like. They

help us understand the environment of

ancient Australia. They remind us that

the world is constantly changing.

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Sadly, Murajuga has faced threats in

recent times. Industry and development

have encroached on this sacred land.

Pollution from nearby factories has

damaged some of the rock art. It's

honestly heartbreaking to see this

ancient heritage at risk. We must

remember that Muruga is not just

important to Australia. It's important

to the entire world. It's a place that

helps us understand our shared human

story.

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The good news is that people are working

hard to protect Muru Juga. The

traditional owners are leading the way.

They're sharing their knowledge and

culture with the world. Muruga is now on

the UNESCO World Heritage list. This

means it's recognized as a place of

outstanding universal value. This

recognition will help protect Muruga for

generations to

come. Think about the pyramids of Egypt

or Stonehenge in England. These places

are famous for their ancient history.

But Muruga is far older. The rock art

here predates these iconic sites by

thousands of years. Muruga's timeline

stretches back to the very dawn of human

creativity. It's a testament to the

enduring power of human expression.

These carvings connect us to the very

roots of human civilization.

What makes Muruga truly special is that

it's not just a collection of ancient

artifacts. It's a living, breathing

cultural landscape. The stories of

Muruga are still being told today. The

traditional owners are keeping their

culture alive. They're sharing their

knowledge through art, music, dance, and

storytelling. They're ensuring that the

spirit of Muruga continues to inspire

future generations.

Murujuga is a gift, a treasure that

belongs to all of us. It's a reminder of

our shared human history. It's a place

that fills us with wonder and awe. We

all have a responsibility to protect

this precious place. We can support the

traditional owners. We can learn about

the history of Muruga. We can share its

story with others. Let's work together

to ensure that the ancient whispers of

Muruga continue to echo for generations

to come. Thank you.