Technical Means for Underwater Archaeology

The book discusses the technical support of underwater archaeological research in marine and freshwater areas, including the relevance, specificity, and artifacts of underwater research, the basic equipment for underwater work, and the instrumentation used. Case studies include flooded ancient Greek cities, Neolithic settlements, and sunken ships.

Format: Hardback
Length: 95 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The book delves into diverse aspects of technical support for underwater archaeological research in marine and freshwater environments. It explores the significance, uniqueness, and artifacts of underwater archaeological exploration, shedding light on the factors that contribute to the flooding of archaeological artifacts. The authors provide an in-depth description of the essential equipment used for underwater work, including tools for remote study of the bottom and underwater archaeological research. Additionally, the book showcases the application of instrumentation in underwater archaeology through case studies that encompass the flooded ancient Greek cities of Fanagoria and Patraeus in the Taman Bay of the Black Sea, flooded Neolithic settlements on Lake Sennitsa in the Pskov region of Russia, sunken ships in the northern Black Sea, and the renowned sunken liner "Titanic" in the Atlantic Ocean.

This comprehensive text is specifically designed for students, graduate students, and archaeologists with a keen interest in the intricacies of underwater archaeological research and who are aspiring to undertake such endeavors. It serves as a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques, methodologies, and challenges involved in exploring the submerged realms of history and culture.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031275012
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023