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Marree Man: Mystery Geoglyph's Origins and Ongoing Erosion Efforts

11/5/2025

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The Marree Man geoglyph on the Finniss Springs plateau in South Australia was discovered in 1998.
The geoglyph spans about 2.2 miles in length and has a 17-mile perimeter.
It was likely created with earth-moving machinery and early GPS.
Theories point to Adelaide artist Bardius Goldberg and American military personnel.
No one has claimed responsibility since 2016, when locals recarved the lines to combat erosion.

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Story summary

The Marree Man geoglyph on the Finniss Springs plateau in South Australia was discovered in 1998.
The geoglyph spans about 2.2 miles in length and has a 17-mile perimeter.
It was likely created with earth-moving machinery and early GPS.
Theories point to Adelaide artist Bardius Goldberg and American military personnel.
No one has claimed responsibility since 2016, when locals recarved the lines to combat erosion.