<P> Willandra 's archaeological record demonstrates continuous human occupation of the area for at least 40,000 years . It was part of the history of inland exploration ( Burke and Wills expedition ) and of the development of the pastoral industry in western New South Wales . The area contains a relict lake system whose sediments , geomorphology and soils contain an outstanding record of low - altitude , non-glaciated Pleistocene landscape . The area contains outstanding examples of lunettes including Chibnalwood Lunette , the largest clay lunette in the world . Living in the area provides the opportunity to experience the natural harshness and beauty through all seasons . The Willandra 's traditionally affiliated Aboriginal people proudly identify themselves with this land . The Willandra 's primary producer landholder families have links with the European settlement of the region . The remoteness of the area creates the neighbourly support and a sense of community , in times of need whilst at the same time the isolation promotes self - sufficiency . The region has a Pleistocene archaeological record of outstanding value for world pre-history and is significant for understanding early cultural development in this region . The area is the site of discovery of the Mungo Geomagnetic Excursion , one of the most recent major changes of the earth 's magnetic field . The area is capable of yielding information relating to the evolution of climates and environments in south - eastern Australia . It has importance in understanding the reversal of the earth 's magnetic field . The Willandra Lakes Region comprising 240,000 acres was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981 for both outstanding cultural and natural universal values : as an outstanding example representing the major stages in the earth 's evolutionary history ; as an outstanding example representing significant ongoing geological processes ; and for bearing an exceptional testimony to a past civilization . </P>
<P> Willandra 's archaeological record demonstrates continuous human occupation of the area for at least 40,000 years . It was part of the history of inland exploration ( Burke and Wills expedition ) and of the development of the pastoral industry in western New South Wales . The area contains a relict lake system whose sediments , geomorphology and soils contain an outstanding record of low - altitude , non-glaciated Pleistocene landscape . The area contains outstanding examples of lunettes including Chibnalwood Lunette , the largest clay lunette in the world . Living in the area provides the opportunity to experience the natural harshness and beauty through all seasons . The Willandra 's traditionally affiliated Aboriginal people proudly identify themselves with this land . The Willandra 's primary producer landholder families have links with the European settlement of the region . The remoteness of the area creates the neighbourly support and a sense of community , in times of need whilst at the same time the isolation promotes self - sufficiency . The region has a Pleistocene archaeological record of outstanding value for world pre-history and is significant for understanding early cultural development in this region . The area is the site of discovery of the Mungo Geomagnetic Excursion , one of the most recent major changes of the earth 's magnetic field . The area is capable of yielding information relating to the evolution of climates and environments in south - eastern Australia . It has importance in understanding the reversal of the earth 's magnetic field . The Willandra Lakes Region comprising 240,000 acres was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981 for both outstanding cultural and natural universal values : as an outstanding example representing the major stages in the earth 's evolutionary history ; as an outstanding example representing significant ongoing geological processes ; and for bearing an exceptional testimony to a past civilization . </P>
why is willandra lakes a world heritage site
why is willandra lakes a world heritage site
for both outstanding cultural and natural universal values : as an outstanding example representing the major stages in the earth 's evolutionary history ; as an outstanding example representing significant ongoing geological processes ; and for bearing an exceptional testimony to a past civilization
for both outstanding cultural and natural universal values : as an outstanding example representing the major stages in the earth 's evolutionary history ; as an outstanding example representing significant ongoing geological processes ; and for bearing an exceptional testimony to a past civilization