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Underground Archaeology: Studies on Human Bones and Artefacts from Ireland´s Caves
Marion Dowd
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Description for Underground Archaeology: Studies on Human Bones and Artefacts from Ireland´s Caves
Hardback. Presents new perspectives on the use and perception of caves at different times in the past, from the Early Mesolithic through to post-medieval time. Editor(s): Dowd, Marion. Num Pages: 232 pages, b/w and colour illus. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3B; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 288 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1106.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1105g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785703515
SKU
V9781785703515
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About Marion Dowd
Dr. Marion Dowd is a Lecturer in Prehistoric Archaeology at the Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland. For two decades her research has focussed on the human use of caves in Ireland, and specifically the role of caves in prehistoric ritual and religion. She has directed numerous archaeological excavations in Irish caves, and has lectured and published widely on the subject. ... Read more
Reviews for Underground Archaeology: Studies on Human Bones and Artefacts from Ireland´s Caves
A volume to turn to where you will find hard data and discussion... this is a valuable work of documentation and more kudos to Marion and her fifteen contributors for bringing it into existence.
Descent
This is a worthy counterpart to Dowd's earlier volume, and it is there that readers should look for the broader discussion that draws ... Read more
Descent
This is a worthy counterpart to Dowd's earlier volume, and it is there that readers should look for the broader discussion that draws ... Read more