Archaeological evidence is the remains of past human activity. This can be through many forms like artefacts, rock art, human remains and evidence of camping sites. Archaeological sites can be above or below ground. Through this evidence we can attempt to reconstruct past ways of life and understand how we evolved.

Through the archaeological evidence of aboriginal activity 20,000 to 40,000 years ago we can conclude that the Australian aboriginals had a more developed lifestyle and civilisation than we first believed. At a time when Europe was mostly inhabited by neanderthals, the earliest aboriginals were developing a complex belief system, practising elaborate rituals, creating weapons, engaging in trade and utilising basic agriculture. They could identify problems in their lifestyle and then use their skills and knowledge to continually develop a solution. They adapted their lifestyle to suit the needs of a changing landscape and developed sustainable ways of living. Our team believes that Australia needs to move away from the racist stereotypes and prejudice, discriminatory attitude towards aboriginal Australians. It is important to remember and acknowledge aboriginals so we can reconcile and achieve a common future were they are not marginalised and instead treated as a true Australian and an equal with the same opportunities. From the archaeological evidence it is reasonable to deduce that the skills and techniques used by Australian Aboriginals were at a stage where they were beginning to develop agriculture and utilise a variety of tools to develop their lifestyle.