Underwater archaeology is archaeology practiced underwater. [1] As with all other branches of archaeology, it evolved from its roots in pre-history and in the classical era to include sites from the historical and industrial eras.

Underwater Archaeology is the systematic documentation and recovery of information from submerged artifacts and underwater sites for the interpretation of past human cultures.

2019年8月2日 · Curious about still-hidden archaeological treasures? Just add water—that’s the concept behind the emerging field of underwater archaeology. But don’t be deceived: It’s anything but simple, and...

Underwater archaeology is a branch of reconnaissance and excavation that has been developed only during the 20th century. It involves the same techniques of observation, discovery, and recording that are the basis of archaeology on land, but adapted to the special conditions of…

2022年11月24日 · Maritime archaeology studies past human interaction with the ocean by examining material culture and other remains—and it has a big story to tell. The stories that emerge from material culture left behind by our predecessors span time and geography.

2021年10月26日 · Underwater Archeology Government agencies rely on a diverse set of management authorities to preserve and protect submerged cultural resources under their jurisdiction or control.

Underwater archaeologists extensively use historical records such as ships’ plans, logs, and manifests; explorers’ accounts; old maps; and legal, business, and tax records. They also study long-term geologic changes to locate submerged sites.

2018年1月18日 · Underwater archeology is the sub-discipline in archeology that is concerned with the archeological study of sites that are located underwater. Underwater archeology is sometimes referred to as maritime archeology.

Through the UNITWIN Network, UNESCO continues to foster underwater archaeology, research, and capacity building, supporting the 2001 Convention’s goals for protecting submerged archaeological sites.

Archaeology underwater is seen as dramatic, often fueled by harrowing stories of storms and shipwrecks, warfare, and plane crashes, while diving itself still has an adventurous allure. But beyond this perception of the field, what truly is underwater archaeology?