Encyclopaedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology
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Encyclopaedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology by James Delgado
The theory and practice of underwater archaeology includes nearly every archaeological discipline from prehistoric archaeology to the modern era. This encyclopedia investigates all aspects of archaeology in a submerged environment, as well as the archaeological study of maritime cultures. Of the 450 alphabetical entries, over 120 are devoted to sites: shipwrecks, ranging from the Mary Rose to the USS Monitor, and in our own century the Lusitania and warships of World War II; ship burials, such as the famous Dashur boats of ancient Egypt; prehistoric sites, including Chichen Itza and the Lake Phelps Canoes; submerged Bronze and Iron Age settlements: inundated Phoenician, Greek and Roman harbours and cities, including the recent exciting finds of Alexandria; and prehistoric American Indian settlements submerged by dams and reservoirs. Detailed entries also cover techniques of excavation and conservation, from airlifts to video mosaic. Key issues - such as human remains on sites, treasure hunting, and the maritime antiquities market - are thoughtfully addressed, and relevant legislation is discussed. Important institutions and individuals have their own entries. A comprehensive and authoritative reference book for students, teachers, postgraduates and any interested reader.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780714121291 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714121290 |
| Title | Encyclopaedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology |
| Author | James Delgado |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 1997-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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