The Ancients Doggerland: The North Sea Atlantis?
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Jul 10, 2025 
In this intriguing discussion, marine archaeologist Dr. Rachel Bynoe from the University of Southampton reveals the secrets of Doggerland, a prehistoric land now beneath the North Sea. Delving into innovative underwater archaeology techniques, she shares captivating findings about early human life and Neanderthal habitats from 200,000 years ago. Discover how climate change transformed this vibrant landscape, connecting Britain to Europe, and learn about the significant archaeological discoveries that continue to reshape our understanding of human evolution.
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Doggerland's Long Human History
- Doggerland is a submerged landscape that connected Britain to Europe and has been exposed cyclically over the last million years.
- These landscapes hosted human and animal life during various ice ages, not just the last glacial maximum period.
Underwater Archaeology Methods
- Marine archaeological research on Doggerland uses seabed mapping, seismic surveys, and sediment cores to locate archaeological sites.
- Collaboration with commercial industries like offshore wind farms helps access expensive underwater data and reveal submerged landscapes.
Haysborough: Oldest Human Site
- Haysborough is the earliest known North-West European site, dating to about 900,000 years ago with evidence of human activity under cold conditions.
- Archaeological finds include thousands of stone tools and animal bones discovered on beaches and inferred from offshore sediments.