The Adnyamathanha people are the aboriginal custodians of the lands around Ikara, or the Flinders Ranges as the colonialists called this land.
At Arkaroo Rock there are rock drawing that convey the dreaming stories of the Adnyamathanha.
These snippets from a large rock wall underplay the intricate linking of picture and storytelling that is contained on the rock wall
Stories such this one on the formation of Ikara.
Rock drawings change from region to region. The drawing in the Flinders Ranges differ to those in Kakadu, in Cape York and in other parts of Australia.
Each reflecting the stories and dreaming of the local Aboriginal people.
They also differ over time.
The rock etching in the Sacred Canyon and at Willow Springs being much older than that rock drawings are believed to predate the current aboriginal custodians of the land
For me the walk into Sacred Canyon is very spiritually moving.
Lets make sure we recognise and cherish this ancient culture that has lived in one with the land
Wow! What rich history…thank you for sharing these! That is a beautiful canyon. Does water run through it sometimes?
Sometimes but this part of Australia is on the edge of the desert and water is scarce
That makes sense. Thank you for sharing😊
Magnificent rocks which speak to us all.
Yes there is some amazing rock drawings up your way as well
1006 generations and still here. Says it all really. Unfortunately the visual in the video you posted last week didn’t come up on my tablet. Just your heavy breathing 😃 Cheers Pauline xx
Thanks Pauline, mmm videos are problematic for me I think. The heavy breathing was solely due to my bushwalking!!!
I tried to reload the vids of Wilpena pound but the won’t work so I have edited them out. Thanks for letting me me know. Role as my editor is purely voluntary though Pauline! But I know I need one!!!
Ha! The bill will be waiting for you when you get back!
So coool. Thank you my friend. Check my latest youtube video https://youtu.be/BSTTblo6I2A