An Archaeology of Natural Places

By - Bradley, Richard,

Floor - Floor 4

Published - Routledge, London, 2000

ISBN 10 - 0415221501

ISBN 13 - 9780415221504

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Prehistoric peoples

Shelf No - 2

Call Number - 936 BRA

Physical Description - xii, 177 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Notes - Includes Index

Book Information

This volume explores why natural places such as caves, mountains, springs and rivers assumed a sacred character in European prehistory, and how the evidence for this can be analysed in the field. It shows how established research on votive deposits, rock art and production sites can contribute to a more imaginative approach to the prehistoric landscape, and can even shed light on the origins of monumental architecture. The discussion is illustrated through a wide range of European examples, and three extended case studies. An Archaeology of Natural Places extends the range of landscape studies and makes the results of modern research accessible to a wider audience, including students and academics, field archaeologists, and those working in heritage management.

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