The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland is a ground-breaking and unique
study of the enigmatic, unseen and dark silent world of caves.
People have engaged with caves for the duration of human occupation
of the island, spanning 10,000 years. In prehistory, subterranean
landscapes were associated with the dead and the spirit world, with
evidence for burials, funerary rituals and votive deposition. The
advent of Christianity saw the adaptation of caves as homes and
places of storage, yet they also continued to feature in religious
practice. Medieval mythology and modern folklore indicate that
caves were considered places of the supernatural, being
particularly associated with otherworldly women. Through a
combination of archaeology, mythology and popular religion, this
book takes the reader on a fascinating journey that sheds new light
on a hitherto neglected area of research. It encourages us to
consider what underground activities might reveal about the lives
lived aboveground, and leaves us in no doubt as to the cultural
significance of caves in the past. Winner of the Current
Archaeology Book of the Year 2016 award. Winner of the Tratman 2015
Award.
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