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underwater archaeology

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Noun1.underwater archaeology - the archeology of underwater sitesunderwater archaeology - the archeology of underwater sites  
archaeology, archeology - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures


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An underwater archaeology team from Indiana University announced the discovery of the remnants and the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Culture signed a collaborative work agreement with Indiana University, supported by USAID to establish a new National System of Special Protected Areas, with the Captain Kidd Shipwreck being the premiere site, a step that makes the opening of the site to the general public even nearer.
It originally served as a military stronghold, and in later years saw life as a prison, but today the castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
It is imperative that the fragile remains of this town are accurately recorded and preserved before they are lost forever," explained Dr Jon Henderson from the Underwater Archaeology Research Centre (UARC) at the University of Nottingham.
 
 
 
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