What is it about?
Vast coastal plains that vanished below the waves thousands of years ago were highways to new territories and a cornucopia of natural riches for early humankind. Oceans of Archaeology presents these virtually unexplored parts of the archaeological world map. It scrutinises the submerged early prehistory of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, and reveals a richness and diversity unmatched around the globe. Specialists from 12 countries join forces to tell of flooded settlements, enigmatic sacred places, amazing art and skillful navigation. Multifarious traces of food preparation, flint-working, hunting and fishing vividly illustrate Stone Age daily life. And children’s footprints lead the way to new investigations of early prehistoric life in these now inundated landscapes.
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Why is it important?
Much of the most important developments in early prehistoric Europe took place in landscapes that are now below sea-level. This book present these inundated lowlands with all their archaeological riches - an effort never done before. It is written in plain language, prolificly illustrated and supplied with an extensive list of radiocarbon dates.
Perspectives
There is still very much to do in underwater prehistory, and it is easy to get started.
Dr Anders Fischer
Goteborgs Universitet
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Jutland Archaeological Society Publication 101
ANDERSFISCHER and LISBETHPEDERSON (eds) with 36 Contributors 240pp, generously illustrated in colour, numerous plans and diagrams, Aarhus University Press, 201..., The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, August 2019, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/1095-9270.12374.
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