Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin America and the Caribbean

Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin America and the Caribbean
ISBN-10
1315416085
ISBN-13
9781315416083
Category
Social Science
Pages
316
Language
English
Published
2016-06-03
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Pilar Luna Erreguerena, Margaret E Leshikar-Denton

Description

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.

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