Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin America and the Caribbean (Paperback)

The waters of Latin America and the Caribbean are rich with archaeological sites, including coastal settlements, defensive forts, freshwater sources, fishing-related activities, navigational aids, anchorages, harbours, ports, shipbuilding sites, shipwrecks and survivor camps. Tragically, treasure-hunting has had a deep impact on these maritime cultural resources, especially on shipwrecks. In the last 20 years, archaeologists have been fighting the battle against these treasure hunters in an attempt to preserve these resources as a source of cultural heritage, rather than allow them to be viewed solely as a means for financial reward. Case studies written primarily by Latin American and Caribbean archaeologists demonstrate exciting and cutting edge research, conservation, site preservation, and interpretation. As a result, this groundbreaking book documents the emerging research interests of maritime archaeologists in Latin America and the Caribbean.

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	2008
Editors:	Margaret E. Leshikar-Denton • Pilar Luna Erreguerena
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	316
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-263-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Underwater archaeology
LSN:	1-59874-263-9
Barcode:	9781598742633

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