The Archaeology Of Caves In Ireland
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The Archaeology Of Caves In Ireland
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2015-01-31
The Archaeology Of Caves In Ireland written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-31 with History categories.
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. Marion Dowd is Lecturer in Prehistoric Archaeology at the Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland. Her doctoral research examined the role of caves in Irish prehistoric ritual and religion. She has directed excavations in many caves, and has published and lectured widely on the subject.
Archaeological Excavations In Moneen Cave The Burren Co Clare
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2016-11-07
Archaeological Excavations In Moneen Cave The Burren Co Clare written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with Social Science categories.
In 2011, cavers exploring a little-known cave on Moneen Mountain in County Clare in the west of Ireland discovered part of a human skull, pottery and an antler implement. An archaeological excavation followed, leading to the discovery of large quantities of Bronze Age pottery, butchered animal bones and oyster shells.
Underground Archaeology
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Release Date : 2016
Underground Archaeology written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Oxbow Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
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; reveals complex and varied funerary practices and rituals associated with cave burials; highlights the changing roles of caves as places for shelter, occupation, burial and ritual practices during the
The Archaeology Of Darkness
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Release Date : 2016-02-29
The Archaeology Of Darkness written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Oxbow Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with categories.
Through time people have lived with darkness. Archaeology shows us that over the whole human journey people have sought out dark places, for burials, for votive deposition and sometimes for retreat or religious ritual away from the wider community. Thirteen papers explore Palaeolithic use of deep caves in Europe and the orientation of mortuary monuments in the Neolithic and Bronze Age. It examines how the senses are affected in caves and monuments that were used for ritual activities, from Bronze Age miners in Wales working in dangerous subterranean settings, to initiands in Italian caves, to a modern caver's experience of spending time in the one of the world's deepest caves in Russia. We see how darkness was and is viewed at northern latitudes where parts of the year are spent in eternal night, and in Easter Island where darkness provided communal refuge from the pervasive sun. We know that spending extended periods in darkness and silence can affect one physically, emotionally and spiritually. How did interactions between people and darkness affect individuals in the past and how were regarded by their communities? And how did this interaction transform places in the landscape? As the ever-increasing electrification of the planet steadily minimises the amount of darkness in our lives, curiously, darkness is coming more into focus. This first collection of papers on the subject begins a conversation about the role of darkness in human experience through time.
Archaeological Excavations In Moneen Cave The Burren Co Clare
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing
Release Date : 2016
Archaeological Excavations In Moneen Cave The Burren Co Clare written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Bronze age categories.
In 2011, cavers exploring a little-known cave on Moneen Mountain in County Clare in the west of Ireland discovered part of a human skull, pottery and an antler implement. An archaeological excavation followed, leading to the discovery of large quantities of Bronze Age pottery, butchered animal bones and oyster shells. The material suggests that Moneen Cave was visited intermittently as a sacred place in the Bronze Age landscape. People climbed the mountain, squeezed through the small opening in the cave roof, dropped down into the chamber, and left offerings on a large boulder that dominates the internal space. The excavation also resulted in the recovery of the skeletal remains of an adolescent boy who appears to have died in the cave in the 16th or 17th century. Scientific analyses revealed he had endured periods of malnutrition and ill health, providing insight into the hardships faced by many children in post-medieval Ireland.
The Archaeology Of Caves In Ireland
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Author : Marion Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2015-01-31
The Archaeology Of Caves In Ireland written by Marion Dowd and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-31 with History categories.
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. Marion Dowd is Lecturer in Prehistoric Archaeology at the Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland. Her doctoral research examined the role of caves in Irish prehistoric ritual and religion. She has directed excavations in many caves, and has published and lectured widely on the subject.
The Arch Ology Of Ireland
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Author : Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949
The Arch Ology Of Ireland written by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with Ireland categories.
Study of the prehistoric period in Ireland.
Caves And Ritual In Medieval Europe
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Author : Knut Bergsvik
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Release Date : 2022-04-15
Caves And Ritual In Medieval Europe written by Knut Bergsvik and has been published by Oxbow Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-15 with History categories.
Presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the use of caves and rock shelters across Europe during the medieval period for a wide range of religious and spiritual purposes by Christian, Muslim, Pictish and non-denominational communities, at both regional and local levels.
Sacred Darkness
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Author : Holley Moyes
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2012-09-01
Sacred Darkness written by Holley Moyes and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-01 with Social Science categories.
Caves have been used in various ways across human society but despite the persistence within popular culture of the iconic caveman, deep caves were never used primarily as habitation sites for early humans. Rather, in both ancient and contemporary contexts, caves have served primarily as ritual spaces. In Sacred Darkness, contributors use archaeological evidence as well as ethnographic studies of modern ritual practices to envision the cave as place of spiritual and ideological power and a potent venue for ritual practice. Covering the ritual use of caves in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Mesoamerica, and the US Southwest and Eastern woodlands, this book brings together case studies by prominent scholars whose research spans from the Paleolithic period to the present day. These contributions demonstrate that cave sites are as fruitful as surface contexts in promoting the understanding of both ancient and modern religious beliefs and practices. This state-of-the-art survey of ritual cave use will be one of the most valuable resources for understanding the role of caves in studies of religion, sacred landscape, or cosmology and a must-read for any archaeologist interested in caves.
The Irish Stone Age
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Author : Hallam L. Movius
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-10-10
The Irish Stone Age written by Hallam L. Movius and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-10 with Social Science categories.
Originally published in 1942, this book was based upon archaeological fieldwork carried out by the Harvard Archaeological Expedition to Ireland from 1932 to 1936. The aim of the Expedition 'was to embody in the field three of the techniques of modern anthropology - physical anthropology, social anthropology and archaeology - directed towards research on the same problem: the origin and development of the races and cultures of Ireland.' Numerous illustrative figures and reference lists are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the prehistory of Ireland, archaeology and anthropology.