About the Book: Maritime Heritage of Indian Ocean
Maritime Heritage of Indian Ocean contains selected researches related to
marine archaeology in general and maritime heritage of Indian Ocean in
particular. Papers contributed by renowned archaeologists and maritime
historians provide valuable information about a variety of topics such as
maritime trade, underwater excavations, shipwrecks, traditional shipbuilding and
navigation technology, ancient ceramics, conservation of underwater finds,
historic harbours, scientific advances in the field of underwater archaeology,
and protection of underwater cultural heritage. Recent finds and use of modern
technology for excavation, study and preservation of cultural heritage in Indian
Ocean region have brought many unknown facts to light. Information generated
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