In many sections of the cave a red layer of soil can be seen; this is called paleosol.
The local Wardandi people have long known of the existence of the Ngilgi cave.
[4] Edward Dawson was the first European to enter the cave when he went searching for stray horses in 1899.
[2] The story is part of the heritage of the Wardandi people who are the custodians of the caves in the area.
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