A piece of red, glossy pottery has been found in Papua New Guinea that dates back 3,000 years.
It was found in the highlands region, well away from the coast where there was regular contact with other seafaring pottery making cultures such as the Lapita people.
“It’s an example of how technology spread among cultures,” said Dr Tim Denham, from the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the College of Arts and Social Sciences.
“Some pottery must have soon found its way into the highlands, which inspired the highlanders to try making it themselves.”
Story: Australian National University | Photo: Tim Denham
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