Where's the evidence? The archaeology of Sydney's Aboriginal history
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6038984 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paul Irish (The University of Sydney, corresponding author), Tamika Goward (The University of Sydney, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 60-68 |
| Publication date | 2012-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeology in Oceania/Archæology & physical anthropology in Oceania (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0728-4896 • E-ISSN: 1834-4453 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/j.1834-4453.2012.tb00117.x |
| OpenAlex | W2147047191 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 15 |
Archaeological research into Sydney's Aboriginal past has overwhelmingly focused on the pre‐contact period, while historical archaeology focusing on Aboriginal heritage has mostly been undertaken in regional or remote areas. Despite this, a range of approaches and techniques has been developed through these and other studies that can now be applied to the Aboriginal historical archaeology of urban areas. This paper collates and examines the physical evidence of the historical Aboriginal use of Sydney, which reveals a continuous history of Aboriginal associations with the Sydney area. Although scant, the physical evidence can be combined with detailed archival research to create a more rounded picture of how Aboriginal people responded to the growth of urban centres like Sydney. Many documented Aboriginal links to places (including extant buildings) are intangible associations but can be mapped to illustrate the complex and shifting connections which typify urban Aboriginal histories. The range of available methods and sources also provides broader scope for meaningful collaborations with urban Aboriginal communities, which are essential for this research to succeed
Archaeological evidence · Archaeology · Ethnology · Extant taxon · Geography · Historical archaeology · Scope (computer science · Urban history · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · History
Ambiguous Evidence in its Place
Origins in History and Historiography
Aboriginal historical archaeological site, Kanyanyapilla camp, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Aboriginal uses for introduced glass, ceramic and flint from the former Schofields Aerodrome, Western Sydney (Darug Country), New South Wales
Flaked Glass Artifacts from Nineteenth–Century Native Mounted Police Camps in Queensland, Australia
Commentary
Categorical Denial
| Citations per year | 0.58 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |