Maritime Archaeology

Catsambis, Alexis; Ford, Benjamin M.; Halligan, Jessi

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“…Its application to Isla del Fraile was aimed at evaluating the potential of the underwater archaeological contexts associated with the site and to characterise the area of maritime dynamics that surrounds it. The design of the fieldwork took into account traditional underwater surveying (Babits and Van Tilburg 2013;Catsambis, Ford, and Hamilton 2011;Ruppé and Barstad 2013), more innovative techniques using digital recording tools such as photogrammetry (Aragón et al 2018;Drap et al 2017;Yamafune, Torres, and Castro 2017), and the use of Geographic Information Systems as a predictive tool (Duke and King 2014;Kimura 2007;Scianna and Villa 2011). For this reason, it was decided to develop a workflow in two phases.…”

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Isla del Fraile. Reconstructing Coastal Dynamics in Southeastern Spain Through Underwater Archaeological Survey

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Aragón,

de Dios Hernández García

et al. 2024

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A new archaeological research project analyses the history of Isla del Fraile (Águilas, Spain), a small island off the coast occupied since at least Roman times. Its isolation means that the sea has always conditioned its connectivity and relationship with land. Despite some underwater studies carried out in previous decades, its underwater surroundings, El Hornillo Bay, continue to be relatively unexplored. In parallel to the excavation work on the island's surface, an underwater survey was carried out in the area, which is known for its archaeological wealth. The objectives of this paper are to study the underwater contexts associated with the archaeological site, to determine whether there were any ports or anchorages and to analyse the phases of greatest activity in the bay between Antiquity and the Modern Age. New data are provided, and earlier finds, either previously unpublished or from private donations, are also reviewed. The findings are discussed and related to their local and interregional contexts. The main purpose is to offer a new contribution to the study of the maritime cultural landscape of the Western Mediterranean through a region underrepresented by research.

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Isla del Fraile. Reconstructing Coastal Dynamics in Southeastern Spain Through Underwater Archaeological Survey

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Aragón,

de Dios Hernández García

et al. 2024

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“…Since the 1990s, particularly following the publication of Westerdahl's (1992) article "The Maritime Cultural Landscape, " one of the critical issues related to the assessment of underwater heritage has been the need to integrate coastal and underwater remains. Although the concept of a maritime cultural landscape has evolved considerably over the last three decades (e.g., Ford 2011;Catsambis, Ford, and Hamilton 2011), it has been used in many different cases, including the study of American "prehistoric landscapes" (e.g., Evans and Keith 2011), pre-Hispanic lacustrine societies (e.g., Delaere 2020), and Latin American port developments in the colonial and historic periods (e.g., Bava de Camargo 2009).…”

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Overview of Archaeological Evidence on the Use of Inland and Maritime Waters in Latin America

Delaere,

Elkin

2023

Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America

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Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin AmericaVarious traditions of underwater and maritime archaeology have developed around the world that represent different theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of underwater and coastal remains and the variability of the material culture. Each heritage reflects the characteristics specific to its area or context of discovery. The research traditions of the study of Latin American heritage are rooted in a rich history of producing scientific knowledge across the entire region.Research on submerged cultural remains developed considerably later than research on coastal remains. Scuba diving, which is essential for direct underwater exploration in any form, was not available before the 1960s; the work of the first pioneers in underwater archaeology was carried out at that time (Bass 1966). In addition, archaeological remains on land were so abundant in many parts of Latin America that researchers likely felt no urgent need to go under water. Treasure hunting on shipwreck sites also played a role in delaying underwater archaeological research. The region has been a target of private salvage companies offering "assistance" or seeking permits for the recovery of underwater cultural heritage in exchange for keeping a part of it. This situation was accepted for decades; some governments and policymakers did not even regard it as unethical. That is not the case today, as the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage clearly states (UNESCO 2001). However, we must remain vigilant and be mindful of the risks of commercial salvage, as some authors still highlight (e.g., Martín, Pérez Díaz, and Gómez Pretel 2021).

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Maritime Archaeology

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Isla del Fraile. Reconstructing Coastal Dynamics in Southeastern Spain Through Underwater Archaeological Survey

Isla del Fraile. Reconstructing Coastal Dynamics in Southeastern Spain Through Underwater Archaeological Survey

Overview of Archaeological Evidence on the Use of Inland and Maritime Waters in Latin America

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