Ngandangara facts for kids
The Ngandangara were an Indigenous Australian people. They lived in the state of Queensland, Australia. They are an important part of Australia's history.
Where the Ngandangara Lived
The Ngandangara people lived in a large area. This area was about 4,800 square miles (12,400 square kilometers). It was in the state of Queensland.
Their land was near the upper part of the Wilson River. This river sometimes dried up. To the north, their land reached Eromanga. It was also close to places like Thylungra.
To the south, their land went as far as Nockatunga. This shows how vast their traditional country was.
Stories and Sacred Places
In 1928, a person named P. D. Riddell met many Ngandangara people. He found them at Durham Downs. He was there to study a special place.
This place had many stones arranged in a pattern. The stone arrangement was very large. It measured about 90 feet by 200 feet. Some stones were as tall as 3 feet. They were set up in clear circles.
The Ngandangara people called this site Alabena. It was a very important place to them. They did not want to share much information about it.
However, one person eventually told Riddell something special. The site marked the place where the very first Aboriginal person 'jumped up'. This means it was believed to be where the first human appeared.
Over time, cattle were herded in this area. This activity damaged the stone arrangement. It was a sacred ceremonial ground.
Other Names for the Ngandangara
- Ngandangura
- Jarumarda (This was also the name of their language)
- Unda Gnoora
- Eromarra
