Archaeology of Wales

The Mold gold cape, which is a bronze age gold cape from Wales dating to 1900–1600 BC.

The archaeology of Wales (Welsh: Archaeoleg Cymru) is the study of human occupation within the country of Wales which has been occupied by modern humans since 225,000 BCE, with continuous occupation from 9,000 BCE.[1] Analysis of the sites, artefacts and other archaeological data within Wales details its complex social landscape and evolution from Prehistoric times to the Industrial period. This study is undertaken by academic institutions, consultancies, charities as well as government organisations.

  1. ^ "BBC - Wales - History - Themes - Chapter one: Prehistoric Wales". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-01-30.

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