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Anthropology
Archaeology
Artifacts
Excavation
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Archaeologists excavate and study shipwrecks to learn more about the past, seeking answers to questions based on the study of the remains of the ship, its cargo, and evidence of its crew, passengers, and life on board. Artifacts are seen as data that help modern society better understand not only the role of seafaring, but also of the cultures ashore, from antiquity to the modern era. From its beginnings in the 17th century, archaeology has evolved from antiquarianism to science, working on lost ships in landfill, on beaches, and various bodies of water. A review of major discoveries and what was learned starting in the 19th century and continuing into the 21st century has seen a shift from ancient ships to craft of all types and from around the world, and the fascination of archaeological work underwater has inspired books, television shows, and films as a revised history of the human past emerges from work on shipwrecks. |
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