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⭕️ Underwater cultural heritage: why we’re studying ‘orphaned objects’ to work out which shipwrecks they came from A lot of the recent talk about maritime issues in Southeast Asia has focused on issues such as security, the Blue Economy, law enforcement and climate change. But there’s one maritime challenge that’s gone underdiscussed: underwater heritage. We are co-investigators on a research project called Reuniting Cargoes: Underwater Cultural Heritage of the Maritime Silk Route. Since the 1960s, Southeast Asia has seen a big rise in both commercial and illicit salvage of underwater cultural heritage. These items are often taken from unprotected sites and sold through middlemen and auction houses to collectors and museums. In this process, the connection to their original locations is lost or obscured, diminishing their cultural and historical significance. This project aims to address that challenge by working out which object came from what shipwreck, and how it came to be out of the water and in collections. More details in the link(s) ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/gzY5dh5Y ℹ️ www.archaeologyin.org --------------------------------------------- #ArchaeologyIN – Archaeology Information Network شــبــكــة الــمــعــلــومــات الأثــريــة --------------------------------------------- #CulturalHeritage #Archaeology #Antiquities ‏التراث الثقافي‬ والآثار

🌊 Call for Papers! Are you interested in Scientific Diving and Maritime Archaeological Research? This is the main theme of the 4th Topic of the BCThubs International Conference “Widening the Big Blue Horizon”, happening in Volos, Greece on December 4-6, 2024. 🔍 Focus Areas of the topic: • The introduction of the ISO standards for scientific diving. • How to attract new scientists to underwater archaeological research and other fields. • How to impart fieldwork experience and cultivate new skills. 📅 Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: June 17, 2024 Conference Date: December 4-6, 2024 Join us and be part of the effort to build the future of underwater research together! 🌊 Submit Your Abstract via email to conference@bcthubs.eu For more details, visit our website: www.bcthubs.eu/conference #underwaterheritage #culturalconservation #InnovativeTechnology #sustainablestrategies #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #blueculturetechnologies #excellencehubs #ResearchImpactEU #EUinnovation European Research Executive Agency (REA) EU Science, Research and Innovation

The role of children’s toys in adaptation during Greenland’s Little Ice Age A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Mathilde Vestergaard Meyer and Dr. Felix Riede examines how children’s toys influenced the adaptability of two cultures, the Norse and the Inuit, during the Little Ice Age in Greenland. This research reveals the unexpected role of childhood play in societal survival under extreme climatic conditions. Greenland, one of the world’s largest islands, has a narrow inhabitable strip of land. During the Little Ice Age (ca. 1458–1552 CE), both the Norse settlers, who arrived around CE 986, and the Inuit, who migrated from northern Alaska via Canada during the eleventh century, faced the harsh environmental challenges of colder and drier climates. While the Inuit adapted and thrived, the Norse disappeared. Traditional theories attribute the Norse decline to factors such as overgrazing, reliance on unsustainable agriculture, increased sea ice hindering trade, and violent storms. However, this study introduces a new perspective—children’s toys as a proxy for societal adaptability. More information: https://lnkd.in/efqVCGPy #archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #iceage #greenland #norse #inuit

Lifelong Learning with #candokiwis When was the last time you went treasure hunting? Interesting fact: How mudlarking on the Thames unlocks London’s secret riches. As the London Museum announces a mudlarking exhibition, mudlarker Lara Maiklem says combing the foreshore can transport you back in time. Read more here on The Guardian website. https://lnkd.in/gH85v8Bq Can Do Kiwis supports the importance of lifelong learning through knowledge to help you find and develop your passion. Passions can change over your life and lifelong learning can help you find the passion that suits you at any time in your life. #growthmindset #buildbetterkiwis #aotearoanz #lifelonglearning #floatyourboat #TrueNorth

Really interesting and detailed image of a wreck offshore Ireland. Often we see bathymetry displayed in rainbow colourmaps from site survey vendors in the energy industry. Sequential colourmaps like this intuitively show the change in depth from the shallowest to deepest points and in this case also allows the use of illumination to highlight details accurately. Ask vendors supplying detailed bathymetry or any other site survey data to use scientific colourmaps for accurate intuitive and accessible visualization in any communication and reports #usescientificcolourmaps #changethedefault #useviridis #usebatlow #usecmocean #appliedgeosciences #oceanography #hydrology #geology #geophysics #gpr #seismic #hydrogeology #environmentalgeosciences #sciencecommunication #geotechnical #sitesurvey #bathymetry

Dive into the fascinating world of maritime archaeology with the latest episode of the "Fascinated by Shipwrecks" podcast, featuring Jacques Marc from the Underwater Archaeological Society of BC (UASBC). The coastal waters of British Columbia hold countless shipwrecks, each a silent storyteller of our past. The UASBC, alongside dedicated volunteers, is at the forefront of locating, surveying, and protecting these historical sites. The podcast underscores the challenges and rewards of underwater archaeology, highlighting the role of volunteer organizations in preserving our cultural heritage. Responsible exploration is key to maintaining the ecological balance of underwater environments while offering potential economic benefits through tourism and research. Join the effort to uncover British Columbia's maritime history. Stay updated with the latest in maritime archaeology by following relevant podcasts and contributing to local underwater exploration initiatives. Every bit of support brings us closer to revealing the ocean's hidden narratives. #Shipwrecks #BC #Coast #MaritimeArchaeology #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage #MaritimeHistory #VolunteerOrganizations #HistoricalPreservation #ResponsibleExploration Read more on NeonHorizon🔗 https://lnkd.in/dyQJAFVJ

Dive into the fascinating world of maritime archaeology with the latest episode of the "Fascinated by Shipwrecks" podcast, featuring Jacques Marc from the Underwater Archaeological Society of BC (UASBC). The coastal waters of British Columbia hold countless shipwrecks, each a silent storyteller of our past. The UASBC, alongside dedicated volunteers, is at the forefront of locating, surveying, and protecting these historical sites. The podcast underscores the challenges and rewards of underwater archaeology, highlighting the role of volunteer organizations in preserving our cultural heritage. Responsible exploration is key to maintaining the ecological balance of underwater environments while offering potential economic benefits through tourism and research. Join the effort to uncover British Columbia's maritime history. Stay updated with the latest in maritime archaeology by following relevant podcasts and contributing to local underwater exploration initiatives. Every bit of support brings us closer to revealing the ocean's hidden narratives. #Shipwrecks #BC #Coast #MaritimeArchaeology #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage #MaritimeHistory #VolunteerOrganizations #HistoricalPreservation #ResponsibleExploration Read more on NeonHorizon🔗 https://lnkd.in/dyQJAFVJ

✍️ “The oldest ship known to archaeology is called the Pesse Canoe. Resembling a three-meter-long cigar, it was hauled in the 1950s from bogs in the Netherlands. The lumpy pine hull has been carbon-dated to about 10,000 years old. Without question, humans were crossing open waters long before that. Daredevils floated to Australia, for example, at least 50,000 years ago. Some experts believe that this passage from Southeast Asia to Oceania took pace aboard bamboo rafts. The classic story of the colonization of the Americas, involving mammoth hunters plodding across the Bering Land Bridge between Siberia and Alaska, is being updated, meanwhile, with new evidence suggesting that inshore canoe migrations also played an important role. I’ll plumb these antique seafaring migrations in the years ahead, as I inch my way to the Out of Eden Walk’s final ocean: the bitter Antarctic waters off Tierra del Fuego.” —Paul Salopek 🔗 Read Paul’s most recent story from the trail, “Bookend Oceans,” a 12-year walk between big waters here: https://lnkd.in/g--S-Dkw

The Myths and Legends of Coastal Cultures: Insights from Marine Archaeology 2. Exploring the Depths: Sea Monsters and Maritime Legends Throughout history, the vast and mysterious oceans have been home to tales of monstrous creatures and legendary beasts lurking beneath the waves. From ancient myths to modern sightings, sea monsters have fascinated sailors, explorers, and storytellers for centuries. These maritime legends, often rooted in fear and curiosity, remind us of the ocean's untamed and unknown nature. One of the most famous sea monsters is the Kraken—a giant octopus or squid said to terrorize ships off the coast of Norway and Greenland. Legends describe it as capable of dragging entire vessels to the depths of the sea. Similarly, the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, has captured imaginations worldwide, with its supposed sightings in Scotland’s Loch Ness sparking debates and inspiring countless expeditions to uncover its truth. Beyond these iconic creatures, there are many other maritime legends. The Leviathan, mentioned in biblical texts, was said to be a fearsome sea serpent so large it could swallow ships whole. In the Caribbean, tales of the Lusca—a half-shark, half-octopus hybrid—echo the mysteries of the deep. While many of these creatures remain shrouded in myth, sightings of unusual sea creatures continue to spark intrigue. Whether these creatures were exaggerated by sailors' fears or represent undiscovered marine life, they keep the allure of the ocean alive. As we continue to explore the vast and uncharted depths of our seas, one thing is certain. the legend of sea monsters will endure, fueling our imagination and reminding us of the endless mysteries beneath the waves. #SeaMonsters #MaritimeLegends #OceanMysteries Edit courtesy 📷 - Asangi Gunawardana Post content ℹ️ - Chamodya Herath