Mungo Man is the name given to the remains of a prehistoric human discovered in 1974 near Lake Mungo in New South Wales, Australia. Dating back approximately 42,000 years, he is one of the oldest known human skeletons in Australia. The remains were found in a burial site, indicating that early Indigenous Australians practiced ritualistic burial. The discovery of Mungo Man provided significant insights into the lives of ancient Australians. His remains showed evidence of cremation, suggesting complex cultural practices. The findings have contributed to the understanding of human migration and the history of Indigenous Australians.