Madoidja facts for kids
The Madoitja or Tjupany were an Aboriginal Australian people. They lived in the central part of Western Australia.
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Who Were the Madoitja People?
The Madoitja people were one of many Aboriginal groups who have lived in Australia for thousands of years. They had their own unique culture, traditions, and way of life.
The Madoitja Language
The Madoitja people spoke the Madoitja language. This language was part of a larger group of languages called the Wati languages. These languages are spoken by many Aboriginal groups in the central desert regions of Australia.
Where Did the Madoitja Live?
The traditional lands of the Madoitja people were in Western Australia. Their territory covered a large area, about 9,000 square miles (23,300 square kilometers).
Their lands stretched from east of places like Three Rivers and Old Peak Hill. They also lived near Lakes King and Nabberu. To the south, their territory reached around Cunyu. They were located to the north-northeast of another Aboriginal group, the Wajarri people.
Other Names for the Madoitja
The Madoitja people were known by several other names. These names were sometimes used by other groups or by early European explorers. Some of these names include:
- Konin
- Marduidji
- Milamada
- Wainawonga
- Waula: This name was given to them by the Pini people. It means "northerners," because the Madoitja lived to the north of the Pini.
