Australian apocalypse : the story of Australia's greatest cultural monument
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AuthorBednarik, Robert G.DescriptionThe book “Australian Apocalypse: The Story of Australia’s Greatest Cultural Monument†by Robert Bednarik delves into the history and significance of the Dampier Archipelago, particularly the Burrup Peninsula (Murujuga) in Western Australia1. This area is home to one of the world’s largest collections of petroglyphs, with over a million richly decorated granophyre boulders.; Bednarik’s work highlights the ongoing struggle to preserve these ancient rock carvings amidst industrial development. The book documents his 30-year fight to protect this unique cultural heritage from destruction due to mining and industrial activities. The petroglyphs are the only legacy of the Yaburrara Aborigines, who faced a genocidal campaign in the mid-1800s.ImprintMelbourne : Australian Rock Art Research Association, 2006Collation64 pages : maps, ports, colour photographs ; 30 cmSeries AuthorOccasional AURA publication ; no 14LanguageEnglishISBN0958680221Dewey Class305.89915 BEDPublication FormatBook
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Bednarik, Robert G., Australian apocalypse : the story of Australia's greatest cultural monument. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 02/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/22292
