Archaeology
Archaeology is important because it helps us increase our knowledge about past places and activities.
Archaeological sites are a delicate and irreplaceable record of history.
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Historical archaeology and the Heritage Inventory
Historical archaeology relates to all non-Indigenous archaeological sites. It is the study of the past through a combination of physical evidence including artefacts, places and landscapes, and the use of historical sources.
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Heritage inventory - about
Heritage Inventory is a list of all known historic archaeology sites in Victoria. It includes information about sites and artefacts, including a description and assessment of significance.
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Gold mining - history and mining plots in Victoria
A comprehensive inventory of extant historic gold mining sites on Victoria.
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Archaeology stories
Archaeology stories about digs in Victoria including a Ballarat time capsule, a Chinese kiln in Bendigo, Viewbank, Casselden Place, Cable Tram Tracks, Mebourne Central Business District, Warrnambool and Cohen Place, and artefacts found on The William Salthouse.
