Discover the Story of Mesolithic Ireland in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 2 with Prof. Graeme Warren
Discover the Story of Mesolithic Ireland in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 2 with Prof. Graeme Warren
In Ireland, the Mesolithic Period is generally considered to last from around c.7500 – 4500 BC. The traditional view is that the period begins with the end of the Ice Age and ends with the beginning of farming. This is a time when the population of Ireland was believed to have consisted of nomadic, (or semi-nomadic), tribes of hunter-gatherers. The term ‘Mesolithic’ itself derives from ‘Middle Stone Age’, reflecting the the stone tools that are the most common form of evidence that we find from that period. The landscape that these tribes found in Mesolithic Ireland was likely to have been profoundly different to that we are used to today. The Mesolithic landscape was variable, but before the advent of farming that brought field clearance, much of the land may have been covered with forests. Hazel scrub, pine, oak, elm and ash were common. The midlands of Ireland held large lakes, that over millennia turned into the bogs that we know today. The differences were perhaps most dramatic along the coast, as sea levels have changed considerably since the Mesolithic Period.
But how much do we actually know about this remote period in the Irish story? In this podcast, Neil had the opportunity to discuss Mesolithic Ireland with Professor Graeme Warren of UCD School of Archaeology. We discussed how Ireland may have looked like back then, how people lived, the evidence of Mesolithic culture and religion, and what sort of dangers people may have faced at the time. We also discussed how we know what we know about the Mesolithic and the types of evidence that tell us the story of our ancient past.
AMPLIFY ARCHAEOLOGY PODCAST
AMPLIFY ARCHAEOLOGY PODCAST
Title: Mesolithic Ireland
Duration: 54 mins.
Summary:
Have you ever wondered what life might have been like in Mesolithic Ireland? Join us for a fascinating discussion on some of Ireland’s earliest inhabitants with Professor Graeme Warren.
During this podcast series we will meet some of Ireland’s archaeologists to discuss the key periods, places and people that tell the story of Ireland, and we’ll gain new insights into the practice and techniques of modern Irish archaeology. This is the second instalment of Amplify Archaeology, our first episode featured the exciting archaeological dig at Glendalough.
The podcast is an Abarta Heritage production. It was recorded on location by Neil Jackman (the interviewer), with Professor Graeme Warren. We are very grateful to Graeme for his generosity with his time and insights. If you enjoyed this podcast I’d be really grateful if you could share it and tell your friends.
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