Life at Lake Mungo
People lived there about 50 000 years ago, when the lake still had water. They used simple tools as there was no fancy tools 50 000 years ago like we have now. But then the lake dried up due to a large amount of soil erosion.
The people of Lake Mungo, dating back over 50 000 years were hunters. They relied on animals that they killed, these animals include kangaroos and emus, fish from nearby water bodies, foraged plant foods, insects, shellfish, and bush tucker, comprising native plants and animals. Their diet was seasonally influenced and tailored to the local environment, this tells us how much they care about the sustainability of the earth and their environment.
The people around Lake Mungo in ancient times were the early Indigenous Australians. They lived in small family groups, hunted, gathered food, and had their own languages and customs. They believed in spirits and told stories through art. They were good at making tools and knew how to live in different places. They loved their land a lot.
The environment around Lake Mungo was mostly dry with open spaces, some grass, and a few trees. There was a large lake and other water sources, crucial for both people and animals. The days could be scorching hot, while nights could get quite cold. People and animals depended on these water sources for survival, and they hunted animals like kangaroos, emus, and fished in the lake. They had to move around frequently to follow the changing seasons and find food and water.