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Forgotten Past? Alternative Forms for Museological Approach to interpret Egypt's Maritime Heritage
In the past decades, Ministry of Antiquities (MA) has invested many efforts in excavating underwater archeological sites, and mapping them to reveal the navigation routes during ancient times. Remarkable discoveries have been made by the European…
Capacity Building in the Time of COVID: The Case of HMAS Perth (I)
The topic of this abstract best fits within Session 4, ‘Underwater Cultural Heritage of World War II in the AsiaPacific Region: Discoveries, Opportunities & Challenges’ because of the latter’s focus on World War II heritage
in the Asia-Pacific. The…
in the Asia-Pacific. The…
Discussion on the Traces of an Early Phase Lashed-Lug Boats of Southeast Asia
Lashed-lug boat-building techniques played a significant role in Southeast Asian trading networks. The previous studies reported
that approximately 20 boats in this category have been found. Indeed, an archaeological survey in Thailand during the…
that approximately 20 boats in this category have been found. Indeed, an archaeological survey in Thailand during the…
The Centenary Impact Since RMS Titanic Sank upon Universal Regulation of Underwater Cultural Heritage in International Waters, and the Necessity of New Law-Making in Japan
2012 is Centennial since Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic sunk. The Titanic was found in 1985, as early as 1986 United States of America (USA) enacted the RMS Titanic Maritime Memorial Act. It aimed at the conclusion of international agreement for the…
Study of the corrosion of copper coins from the wreck of 'The South China Sea No.'
The South China Sea No.1 is the wreck of the longest, largest and most preserved shipwreck site in China. It is a classic example of bireme construction and navigational technology. The artefacts located on the site may provide many secrets of the…
History and Current Status of Underwater
Cultural Heritage in Cambodia
Since early times, waterways have been important elements for communication and the most reliable form of transportation providing passage for the movement of people, trade and culture. The first glimpses into the maritime past of Cambodia begin from…
Ancient and Medieval ports of the Gulf of Mannar Coast, East coast India and their Maritime Connections across Indian Ocean Countries
The Gulf of Mannar lies in the south-eastern corner of India, bordered by Sri Lanka on the south east. It covers the coast of Tamil Nadu from the island of Rameswaram to Kanniyakumari. This region witnessed extensive long distance maritime activities…
Nautical Terms as Gleaned from Ancient Tamil Literature
During the beginning of the Common Era, the Maritime trade peaked in the regions of Southeast Asia, Peninsular India, Srilanka and the Red Sea coast. The Greek and Latin accounts clearly attest to the increased trade activities in this period. The…