Mesolithic Archaeology of Ireland: The First Hunter-Gatherer Settlements
The Mesolithic period, or Middle Stone Age, represents a pivotal stage in human history, serving as a bridge between the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods. In Ireland, this era is generally recognised as spanning from approximately 10,000 to 6,000 years ago, with the earliest substantial evidence of settlement appearing around 8000 BC (Heritage Council of Ireland, …
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