Anthropological Archaeology Underwater

Ashley Lemke (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee)

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Cambridge University Press
31 October 2024

Archaeology by period & region; Underwater archaeology

Series: Elements in Anthropological Archaeology in the 21st Century

Anthropological archaeology underwater is a new field. What type of research is this and how do anthropologists go about it? When most people hear the phrase 'underwater archaeology', they think of shipwrecks and dramatic images of lost ships at sea, but the underwater archaeological record is vast. In addition to historic vessels, water preserves some of the oldest landscapes on the planet. While archaeologists are interested in the past, those working underwater apply the latest technologies to provide fresh understandings about ancient human behaviour. Underwater environments provide preservation that is unmatched on land and therefore the data collected is novel – providing information about human lifeways and creating a picture of the past we would otherwise never see. This Element will explore the world of anthropological archaeology underwater, focusing on submerged sites, and review the techniques, data, and theoretical perspectives which are offering new insights into the human story.

By: Ashley Lemke (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 152g
ISBN: 9781009327336
ISBN 10: 100932733X
Series: Elements in Anthropological Archaeology in the 21st Century
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 31 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: Archaeology Underwater; 2. Establishing an Anthropological Archaeology Framework; 3. Types of Sites: Our Cultural World, Submerged; 4. Methods; 5. Types of Data: Material Culture, Resurfaced; 6. The Future of the Underwater Past; References.