Extractions: Evidence of Noah's Flood? Home 20th Century Dinosaurs Eyewitness Accounts There Were Giants In The Earth in Those Days Mega Fauna Those Sophisticated "Cave Men" Search for Noah's Ark DNA, The Ultimate Oopart The Bone Yards Underwater Cities, Monuments? Ancient Atomic Knowledge? Salvation. What Must You Do To Be Saved? Search Links Guestbook Underwater Wall Found Off the Coast Of Taiwan New underwater discoveries spark interest in submerged cities Once dismissed by experts as folklore, the release of photographic and documentary evidence pointing to the possibility of prehistoric human settlements off the coast of Penghu has experts re-examining theories about the legendary continent of Mudalu By Gavin Phipps STAFF REPORTER Sunday, Dec 01, 2002,Page 18 Image of the wall that has spark a host of theories ranging from extraterrestrial civilization to unusual volcanic activity. PHOTO COURTESY OF UAI What began this summer as a search for a legendary underwater town off the coast of Penghu by members of the Underwater Archeological Institute made headlines earlier this week but for unexpected reasons.
Extractions: When scuba diving and scuba diving equipment was introduced to the general public (in Sweden starting in the 1950s) it changed the basic conditions of scientific interest in cultural, archaeological remains under water. Scuba diving equipment made it possible for a growing number of individuals to go down and study the under water world, and also the cultural remains existing there. This is a situation which has now existed for more than forty years, and which contains a spectrum of different issues of great importance to marine archaeology, and also to the more general evaluations of cultural resources in the remains of human culture under water. Before this period one could visit the underwater world, but then only in heavy diving suits, or even diving bells. This was an activity which was restricted to a few professional individuals working with this kind of diving. For marine archaeology, scuba diving by the layman is a kind of inseparable partner or necessity. Scuba divers are the only other large group in society today which visits and studies the under water world to any degree. As a group, they have been growing considerably since the middle of the 20th century and will in all probability continue to do so in the future.
Extractions: Nordic European Americas World ... Authorities Worldwide Nordic Swedish Underwater Archaeology Society (MAS) Finnish Underwater Archaeology Society , c/o Jylhä, Kunnaankuja 3 C 17, FIN-01370 Vantaa. President Kalle Virtanen , secretary Tuire Jylhä . They have over 100 members and arrange regular activities Teredo Navalis , Finland, Tel +358-9-325 0075, Fax +358-9-325 0057, Email saato.piiri@co.inet.fi Bothnia Navalis , Finland, email: bothnia@starsoft.fi Arkæologisk Udvalg , underwater archaeology section of the Danish Underwater Society. Marine-Arkæologisk-Gruppe MAG ), Denmark. Founded in 1976 and has investigated the Stone Age settlement at Tybrind Vig . Contact: Hans Dal Roskilde Fjord-Gruppen , Denmark. Norsk Forlishistorisk Forening , Norway. Ocean Discovery , Sweden. Association devoted to general underwater exploration, not necessarily archaeology. Stiftelsen Marinhistorik, box 15031, 750 15 Uppsala, Sweden. This workgroup has located several wrecks, e.g. Cedric Nedjan and Fråck Baltic Sea Foundation, Dept of Shipbuilding
Extractions: Tel Shiqmona, a Coastal Site on the Eastern Mediterranean The author records GPS data on the nearshore coastal zone in Haifa, Israel. Tel Shiqmona is an Eastern Mediterranean coastal site where human activity is dated from the Late Bronze Age, more than 3,500 years ago. The site is located southwest of the Carmel Cape on the southern tip of Haifa Bay in Israel. The view from Tel Shiqmona on a clear day extends from Atlit to the south to Akko in the north. The elevation and size of the mound, combined with its proximity to the coast, lend to its advantage as a nearshore observation point commanding an extended view in all directions to the sea. However, there are many unanswered questions regarding the reasons for the longevity of Tel Shiqmona as a coastal site of the eastern Mediterranean. Why would the site be located on this coastal perch isolated from the inland trade routes and exposed to the elements of wind and sea? To address this question and others, this study focused specifically on the potential for maritime activity at Tel Shiqmona during the Persian Period (538 B.C.-332 B.C.). The primary goal of this work was to establish the parameters of port capabilities or deficiencies at Tel Shiqmona by examination of the coastal platform and shallow continental shelf using a marine GISArcInfo and ArcView being the primary tools. The second goal was to examine the material ceramic culture of Tel Shiqmona as an indication of maritime trade with coastal sites of the eastern Mediterranean region during the Persian Period. Geostatistical Analyst was an effective tool for analyzing the interpolation of the surface based on point data. This surface was then easily exported to a raster layer to be compared and layered with other features to create the map.
Extractions: Back to Main Page / Awards / Banner Exchange Bookstore E-mail / Mailing List / News / Site Map Submit Site AON Web Ring Underwater Archaeology To add a web page to this list go to our submissions page . You will be notified by e-mail when your site is added. Archeologia Subacquea e Speleologia Subacquea - ASSONET L'Archéologie sous les mers The Athenian Trireme Olympias The Trireme Trust was formed in 1982 by Frank Welsh, John Morrison and John Coates with the following aims: To resolve a long-standing controversy about the design of this historically important type of ship, to discover its true performance at sea, to enable the realities of sea power at that time to be understood, to draw attention to the maritime and technical skills which were the keys to the cultural achievements and lasting influence of ancient Athens. Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA)
RIHP&HC: Underwater Archaeology Rhode Island s (underwater) archaeology program is administered by the Rhode and coordinate with the work of the Rhode Island marine Archaeology Project, http://www.rihphc.state.ri.us/archaeology/underwater.html
Extractions: c. 1885 Rhode Island has more shipwrecks per square mile than any other state. Over 2,000 wrecks, including colonial trading ships, ships of war, and luxury passenger vessels from the 19th century, can be found in state waters. Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project , a non-profit organization that instructs divers in the basics of underwater archaeology, and then surveys Rhode Island's shipwrecks with the help of these trained volunteers. Over 400 divers have taken RIMAP's courses to date. These RIMAP-trained divers have surveyed sites in Narragansett Bay ranging from Revolutionary War shipwrecks to a World War II marine railway. In the past few years, RIMAP surveyed the waters around Dutch Island, searched for the Revolutionary War frigate HMS Juno , examined two 19th-century shipwrecks (a barge in Barrington and a passenger vessel in Bristol), and continued work on a Revolutionary War transport vessel.
RIHP&HC: CLGs: Past Projects City of Newport/RI marine Archaeology Project ($6500) (underwater) survey of shipwreck sites. Grow Smart Rhode Island ($8400) http://www.rihphc.state.ri.us/preservation/clg_recent.html
Southwest Underwater Archaeology Society (SUAS) individuals dedicated to investigating and documenting (underwater) wrecks, to appeal to anyone with an interest in marine archaeology, naval history, http://www.underwaterarchaeology.org/
CT Underwater Archaeology- Additional Resources (underwater) Archaeology, Connecticut Office of State Archaeology These organizations have given marine archaeology workshops to recreational divers in http://www.mnh.uconn.edu/underwater/AddRes.html
Extractions: We're interested in any shipwrecks, plane crashes, Native American sites, submerged wharves and shipyards, or other sites you know of in both coastal and inland waters. Don't worry about filling in every blank if you are uncertain, what you contribute may dovetail with what others know to create a more complete picture of Connecticut's maritime resources.
Marine Archaeology Of The Caribbean Draft Final During the fledging years of (underwater) archaeology, many discovered sites were simply Another important supporter of marine archaeology is the National http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/fieldcourses03/PapersMarineEcologyArticles/Marin
Extractions: A Look At Underwater Archaeology Kathryn Byerly The waters that make up the oceans, rivers, and lakes of the Earth cover a vast majority of our planetÕs surface; yet with depths miles deep in places, it distinctly remains the most unexplored, and arguably the most feared, of our surface areas. These threatening waters claim many boats and ships every year Ð and hundreds throughout history Ð as well as covers vast expanses of ancient cities, the most famous of which Ð Atlantis, the fabled home to an advanced group of ancient peoples Ð has never even been found. Traditional archaeology is the Òstudy of our past human culture through material remainsÓ ( Encyclopedia ). Most people have seen pictures of the great pyramids of Egypt, or have learned about the temples of ancient Greece. These once great buildings are prime examples of the amazing empires that once covered the Earth whose ruins archaeologists now study. Such impressive landmarks, however, represent a mere fraction of the hundreds of thousands of archaeological remains that cover the land and fill the waters. The history of archaeology began in ancient Greece with the man who is considered to be the first true archaeologist Ð the ancient Greek philosopher Herodotus (
Marine Archaeology And Wrecks In The Bahamas FINAL (underwater) archaeology, also known the world over as nautical, marine, or maritime archaeology, is the study of the material remains of people, http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/fieldcourses03/OutlinemarineecologyArticles/Mari
Extractions: If you have ever seen Indiana Jones, you would know why I want to be an archaeologist, despite the Hollywood glamour. If you have read Clive Cussler and his thrilling stories of underwater adventure Ð and misadventure Ð you would understand why I love marine archaeology. There are so many things we can learn from the underwater cities and wrecks that little the marine landscape, and SCUBA diving for such sites has a romantic, mysterious appeal to it. This is why I have chosen to study the shipwrecks of the Caribbean. Underwater archaeology, also known the world over as nautical, marine, or maritime archaeology, is the study of the material remains of people, much like normal archaeology. The one main difference, which creates a whole new area of anthropological study, is that the excavations take place almost exclusively under the water, focusing on the interactions between people and the water. Caribbean marine archaeology is, by far, one of the most important areas of this new area of study. During the first thirty years of European exploration of the New World, over one hundred ships were lost in the areas around what is now sometimes called the West Indies. Because those areas became well-traveled paths of important European trade routes, many wrecks occurred around todays Florida Keys and Bahamas, including the wreck of the San Pedro, off the Florida Key of Isla Morada.
Links: Maritime Archaeology Maritime Archaeology/(underwater) Cultural Heritage Lars Bruzelius Maritime History marine History Search Form WWW services for historians http://aima.iinet.net.au/links/links.html
The Official Graham Hancock Website: Links Webpage of the Hellenic Institute of marine Archaeology, part of the Greek Ministry of (underwater) Archaeology department of Texas A M University http://www.grahamhancock.com/links/index.php?node=9
Orientalthane.com - Institude For Oriental Study, Thane SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON marine ARCHAEOLOGY excellence in marine Archaeology with special reference to Dwarka (underwater) excavation. http://www.orientalthane.com/speeches/speech_10_sr_rao.htm
Extractions: at Thane, Mumbai, India Sir, Iam happy to announce that the authentic report on the excavation of the Lost City of Dwarka of 'MAHABHARATA' (MBH) fame has just been published by Aditya Prakashan. It gives a comprehensive account of the technical details of the excavation on land and in the sea corroborating textual evidence. It is also the first ever venture of Marine Archaeologists in India, which has been rewarded by a World Ship Trust Award of the United Kingdom for individual excellence in Marine Archaeology with special reference to Dwarka underwater excavation. Historians, Indologists and Scientists have paid tributes to the pioneers for the discovery of the legendary city by adopting the most scientific methods known today.
Save Ontario Shipwrecks We should also think of marine archaeology in the same manner. We dig up the bones of ships, Introduction to foreshore and (underwater) archaeology. http://toronto.saveontarioshipwrecks.on.ca/archaeology.htm
Extractions: Marine Archaeology When we think of archaeology we thing of digging up bones, excavating tunnels to hidden crypts ... finding lost civilizations. We should also think of marine archaeology in the same manner. We dig up the bones of ships, excavate the bottom of the lakes or seas ... find the lost history of shipping and the people who benefited from them. A handful of marine archaeologists, ranks of amateurs, schools of divers, and a fringe industry of wreck hunters all, for different reasons, lay claim to the unique heritage that humankind has left below the surface of the water. SOS has a PDF booklet available concerning Preserving our Marine Heritage , we highly suggest reading this. In most cases very little has been historically and archaeologically documented about the shipwrecks that lie in the waters off of Toronto. To date the only recorded detail survey performed has been by MARI on the Sligo. Other shipwrecks like the Julia B. Merrill have not been surveyed to date though there have been published sketch's of the wrecks. SCUBA divers have been visiting these wrecks for years yet there has been no detailed documentation recorded concerning the wreck and artifacts on them that has been make publicly available. Shipwrecks have been locked in the place where only SCUBA divers venture, yet if this were above water it would be historically documented and presented to the general public in forms of literature or museum presentations. Even though most of the general public cannot easily view the shipwreck, it should not deter us from historically presenting this for all to remember. Note that during the 1800's and early 1900's, shipping was an everyday part of life. This was the normal means of transportation of goods and people. This is the history of Toronto.
Underwater Archaeology And Maritime History Jobs marine Remote Sensing Specialist/(underwater) Archaeology/Geophysical, Minerals Management Survey, New Orleans, LA closes August 22 http://www.geocities.com/underwaterarchaeologyjobs/
Marine Archaeology National (underwater) marine Agency (NUMA), Discover historic ships. Nordic (underwater) Archaeology, (underwater) archaeology in Northern Europe. http://www.ontalink.com/archaeology/marine/
Extractions: MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY Archaeology Viking Ships Archaeological Study of a Limestone Sinkhole: Diving in Manantial de la Aleta East National Park, Dominican Republic An initial evaluation of a mysterious sinkhole in the tropical jungle. Channel Islands Marine Archaeology Resources Marine archaeology programs in California's Channel Islands National Park, supported by volunteer organizations. Combined Caesarea Expeditions [umd.edu] Official site. Discovery Channel: Pirate Ghosts Old, sunken ships and their treasures are telling us about how pirates really lived. French Underwater Archaeology Mediterranean site exploration, techniques and research teams. IMAC Digest: Institute of Marine Archaeological Conservation Treasure hunting and diving information. King Øystein`s Harbour at Agdenes The harbour at Agdenes has quite a special status in central Norwegian cultural history, mentioned in several sagas, and is one of very few localities so far recorded in Norway where wooden constructions are preserved. L'Archaeologie Sous Les Mers Maritime Archaeology Fotevikens Museum carries out maritime archaeology investigations. The main area is Skåne, in the south of Sweden, as this area is of great historical interest around Falsterbonäset.
