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Archaeologists say Moluccan boats depicted in Arnhem Land rock art, solving mystery

This ceremonial perahu (boat) from the Maluku Islands is a similar design to those depicted in rock art in north-western Arnhem Land. (Supplied: Flinders University)

Archaeologists believe they have solved the decades-long mystery surrounding two boats depicted in north-western Arnhem Land rock art.

At Awunbarna, also known as Mount Borradaile,  the rock shelters are decorated with paintings of European ships, guns, fish, prawns and macropods.

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