Talk:Aboriginal stone arrangements

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Stub quality I can accept, but low importance? This strikes me as a value judgement which reflects an individuals lack of interest in this subject, which many would find very important if you wish to understand Indigenous culture. Or is there some sort of objective mway of making this assessment?RayNorris 02:18, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Murujuga

... has been cited as the largest 'standing stone' arrangement in the world. This would seem to contradict the Victorian claim. Any one? - Fred

  • Good point Fred. I suspect that Wurdi Youang is still larger than any of the individual stone arrangements at Murujuga, but I'm ready to be corrected if anyone knows better. In the meantime, I'll put in a ref to the Muruga standing stones too. Rayd8 | User talk:Rayd8 20:49, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Sorry, I was sloppy. The claim I read was largest number. I will find some sources and help flesh out this page. I am a bit dubious of the comparison to megalithic european stones. I am certain that the general colonial mind set would have led to the destuction of many. If this stuff were in europe it would be taught in schools worldwide. So it goes. - Fred 01:19, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Apologies again, I didn't realise this page was brand new. I just found the link when I was at the art page. Nice work Rayd8! - Fred 01:28, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Thanks Fred. The comparison is in appearance - Wurdi Youang would be almost indistinguishable from a Bronze-Age stone circle if it was in England! I didn't mean to imply any similarity in purpose or culture. I'll clarify that. You're dead right that this stuff would be taught in schools in Europe - I'm amazed how many Sydneysiders are totally unaware of the fantastic rock art in the neighbourhood. Many one day it will be taught in schools here! Actually, come to think of it, a few enlightened schools do - see [1] Rayd8 | User talk:Rayd8 00:56, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
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