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Underground Archaeology - Studies on Human Bones and Artefacts from Ireland's Caves (Hardcover)
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Underground Archaeology - Studies on Human Bones and Artefacts from Ireland's Caves (Hardcover)
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This book brings together a series of ground-breaking studies on
human bones and artefacts recovered from Irish caves principally
between 1870 and 1990. Until now these assemblages had either been
completely neglected or had not been examined with modern
techniques. The 15 expert contributions presented here shine a
light on the use and perception of caves at different times in the
past, from the Early Mesolithic through to post-medieval times. The
book opens with osteoarchaeological analyses of human bones from 24
caves, revealing complex and varied funerary practices and rituals.
Shell beads and animal tooth pendants provide insight into the
status of those whose skeletal remains were placed in caves.
Studies on lithics, stone axes and prehistoric pottery highlight
the changing roles of caves as places for shelter, occupation,
burial and ritual practices during the Mesolithic, Neolithic and
Bronze Age. An examination of the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age
metalwork contributes to wider evidence of votive deposition at
natural places in the landscape. Several chapters focus on the
wealth of early medieval and Viking-age activities, drawing on
pottery assemblages from caves along the north coast, to
ecclesiastical shrine fragments from sites in the south, as well as
Viking material from a growing number of caves. These studies will
be of interest to osteoarchaeologists; to those who specialise in
particular archaeological periods; to museumologists and artefact
specialists; to cave archaeologists; and to everyone interested in
Ireland's past.
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