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MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
CONT

Maritime archaeology (also known as marine archaeology) is a discipline within archaeology as a whole that specifically studies human interaction with the sea, lakes and rivers through the study of associated physical remains, be they vessels, shore-side facilities, port-related structures, cargoes, human remains and submerged landscapes.

Key term(s)
  • maritime archeology
  • marine archeology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
CONT

L'archéologie maritime, également appelée archéologie marine, est une discipline de l'archéologie qui étudie spécifiquement les interactions de l'homme avec la mer, les lacs et les cours d'eau à travers l'étude des vestiges physiques associés, qu'il s'agisse des navires, d'installations à terre, de ports, de cargaisons, de restes humains et de zones submergées.

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