Aboriginal sacred site

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Aboriginal sacred sites are areas or places of significant Aboriginal meaning. Most are somehow related to Aboriginal mythology, more correctly known as 'The Dreaming, or The Dreamtime'[1]. Many sacred traditions and customs took place at these sites, but some sites, like birthing sites, allowed only one gender. Male sites were forbidden to women (men's business) and Female sites were forbidden to men (woman's business). Such sites include:

Biamie's Cave

Most Sacred Sites have unfortunately been lost during the Stolen Generation, but with every one that is found again, more and more of the Aboriginal culture is being remembered.

However, some Sacred Sites have been found on private property, which can limit the usage to only the land owner. Some owners don't know about the sites, but the property owers who do are usually understanding. Some make Aboriginal's pay to see the holy sites that are located on their property.

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  1. ^ Wright.T- from the Kamilaroi people

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