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A major archaeological site in the west of this country, the “Devil’s Lair,” contains bone beads that provide early evidence for human ornamentation. The discovery of megafaunal remains near this country’s Keilor archaeological site have been used to support a local variant of the “overkill hypothesis.” “Balanda,” a word for foreigners, was likely introduced to this country’s (10[1]-5[1])indigenous peoples by divers to its north (10[1])who traded sea cucumbers. (10[4])This (10[1])modern-day country (10[1])is the largest that makes up the former landmass of Sahul, (10[2])which humans likely settled (10[1])around 40,000 years ago, (10[1]-5[1])based partially on the remains of the “Mungo Man.” (10[1])This country’s indigenous peoples practice “firestick farming.” (10[6]-5[1])For 10 points, name this country whose indigenous peoples reached Arnhem Land via a land bridge across the Torres Strait. ■END■ (10[3])

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