Ngilgi Cave
Ngilgi Cave, previously known as Yallingup Cave, is a Karst cave to the northeast of Yallingup, in the southwest of Western Australia. It was discovered by Edward Dawson in 1899 when searching for stray horses.[1] He acted as a guide to the cave from December 1900 to November 1937.
In many sections of the cave a red layer of soil can be seen, this is called Paleosol.
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Naming
It was originally named for the nearby town of Yallingup but later renamed to acknowledge the cave's part in Australian Aboriginal mythology. Ngilgi (pronounced Neelgee)[2] was a good spirit who triumphed in battle against an evil spirit Wolgine.[1]
The story is part of the heritage of the Wardandi people who are the custodians of the caves in the area.[3]
See also
Gallery
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Entrance to Ngilgi Cave SMC 2008.jpg
Entrance to Ngilgi Cave
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Plaque at Ngilgi Cave SMC 2008.jpg
Plaque commemorating the discovery
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Two Tonne Stalagtite Ngiligi Cave SMC 2008.jpg
"Two Tonne Stalactite"
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Rock formation Ngilgi Cave SMC 2008.jpg
Rock formation
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ngilgi Cave/Yallingup Cave Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- ↑ A dry day in wine country The Age, 12 February 2005 Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- ↑ Transwa in-service magazine Retrieved 3 May 2007.
External links
- Ngilgi Cave Tourism Western Australia
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