Uncovering Britain's sunken prehistory. The mesolithic secrets of Bouldnor Cliff

Specialists from the University of Warwick are examining the Mesolithic site, now submerged underwater. According to the team, these ruins once housed communities that lived in the area thousands of years ago. Divers explored the Bouldnor Cliff in the Solent Strait to uncover evidence of the region's earliest settlers.

Due to changing sea levels and soil erosion, many regions that were once on dry land and inhabited by humans now find themselves beneath the sea. This prompted UK scientists to delve into these depths in search of artefacts from the Mesolithic era.

Initial discoveries at this site date back to the late 1990s. Thus, the research focuses on revealing the adaptations and lifestyles of communities that dwelled on the seabed thousands of years ago, beyond just charting the environmental changes following the last Ice Age.

As reported, rising water levels severed Great Britain's land bridge with continental Europe. The Solent Strait, where the researchers are currently working, was once a river valley and home to ancestral British populations.

These communities were remarkably sophisticated, having developed technology that enabled them to construct boats using techniques that would later spread to various regions.

The ongoing archaeological exploration at the Mesolithic site could unveil a wealth of information about the people who lived there thousands of years ago. The scientists are dedicated to gathering detailed insights into the lifestyles of the Bouldnor Cliff inhabitants.

Archaeologists employ advanced technological instruments for underwater investigations, one of which is optically stimulated luminescence.

Luminescence dating allows researchers to identify when an object last saw sunlight, providing crucial data on the local communities' way of life.

The project could lead to important adjustments in British historical timelines, potentially pinpointing the exact period when Great Britain was cut off from the European mainland.

Earlier excavations in the 1990s unearthed intriguing items from the ocean floor, such as arrowheads, ceramic pots, and jewelry.