Exploring Stone Age Archaeology: The Mysteries of Star Carr

Learn about the incredible discoveries at Star Carr

Star Carr is one of Britain’s most important archaeological sites. Because of extraordinary conditions of survival, we have uncovered the oldest known house in Britain, the earliest evidence of carpentry in Europe and the oldest complete bow in the world. These and other discoveries help us interpret what life might have been like over 10,000 years ago.

On this course you will learn about the excavations of Star Carr, exploring what this site can tell us about where we came from, the origin of everyday things, and how much we have changed.

The course is for anyone with an interest in the past and archaeology, and particularly for people with no previous archaeological background who may be considering higher education study.

The course is for anyone with an interest in the past and archaeology, and particularly for people with no previous archaeological background who may be considering higher education study.

• Identify and understand the methods used on an archaeological excavation
• Evaluate how digital technology, scientific applications and experimental archaeology can be used to investigate the past
• Apply a range of evidence in order to debate how different artefacts might have been used
• Describe the site of Star Carr and the main discoveries made there