1. How big was Lake Mungo?

Lake Mungo was a vast body of water, covering an area of around 2,500 square kilometers at its peak during the Pleistocene epoch, around 40,000 years ago. This makes it one of the largest lakes in the Australian landscape at the time. Today, it has largely dried up, leaving behind stunning dry lake beds and remarkable archaeological sites, which offer a glimpse into ancient ecosystems and human habitation. The area surrounding Lake Mungo is rich in cultural history and significance to the Indigenous Muthi Muthi people. The lake is famous for the discovery of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, the world's oldest known cremated remains and burial sites, which provided invaluable insights into early human life in Australia. The site is now part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and serves as a critical point of interest for both archaeological research and Aboriginal heritage.