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Aboriginal group ‘traumatised’ by partial destruction of ancient Lake Bolac eel-shaped stone arrangement
Traditional owners say the partial destruction of an Aboriginal stone arrangement shaped like an eel in western Victoria over the past week has left them traumatised.
Key points:
- The eel-shaped Lake Bolac stone arrangement was 176 metres long
- Aboriginal Victoria is investigating the removal of an estimated 60-metre section
- Traditional owners say seeing the damage has been “traumatic”
The 176-metre structure at Lake Bolac curves across the landscape and is believed to have been created more than 1,500 years ago.
The landmark, which sits on private land, is registered with Aboriginal Victoria and known as the Kuyang Stone Arrangement.
The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation is the Registered Aboriginal Party for the area and the organisation’s…
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