On 18/07/2006 01:57, George Athas wrote:
> Peter Kirk wrote:
>
>
>> Yes, but maybe not this long. Britain was still
>> connected to the Continent at this period, and
>> I think Scandinavia also through Denmark.
>>
>
> For the peace of mind of any Scandinavian members, the last time I looked
> Scandinavia was still connected to the continent, but through Finland. So
> all is ok.
>
>
Indeed, George! But I was making a serious point. Around 10,000 BCE it
is unlikely that people walked from the Atlantic coast of SW Europe to
Scandinavia via Finland, not least because their way was probably still
blocked by an ice sheet. But I think they could have walked overland by
the much shorter route through what is now Denmark. So there is no
reason to suggest that they sailed.
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Peter Kirk
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