Description

Published by Wordwell, Underworld: Death and Burial in Cloghermore Cave, Co. Kerry represents a major milestone in Irish subterranean archaeology. This highly detailed scientific and historical volume documents the systematic excavation of a unique cave site that served as a ritualistic and funerary space over multiple millennia. The book presents comprehensive osteological analyses of the discovered human remains, shedding new light on the health, diet, and demographics of ancient Kerry populations. Furthermore, the text meticulously inventories the recovered artifacts—ranging from prehistoric tools to early medieval ornaments—offering scholars an invaluable look into the ritualistic behaviors, burial customs, and changing cultural identities associated with the underworld of early Ireland. It is an essential acquisition for university archaeology departments and serious field researchers.