2,000-Year-Old Moth Meal Discovered in Australia
2000 Years of Moth Meals According to Monash University Archaeologist Professor Bruno David in a University article, the conditions inside the limestone cave helped preserve the Bogong moth remains. He told the Independent that the cool ambient temperature made the soils more alkaline and less acidic, and this means theyre perfectly suited to preserve organic materials. Applying a seldom used analysis technique known as “biochemical staining” the grinding stone tool and the moth remains ...
South Australia Richard Fullagar Bruno David Gunaikurnai Krauatungalung Russell Mullett Monash University Archaeologist Professor Bruno David
Source: ancient-origins.net