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Spain and the Underwarter Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Area
In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan reached the Mariana Islands in the name of king Charles I of Spain. His travel of exploration to seek out a westward route to the Spice Islands lead to a long standing presence of Spain in the Asia-Pacific region. Miguel…
Spanish early modern colonies in the Austronesian context: San Salvador de Quelang, Heping Dao, Keelung, Taiwan
Since 2011 we have investigated the site of the Spanish colony of San Salvador de Quelang, founded in 1626 on Heping Dao, a then small island off the coast of Keelung, in northern Taiwan. The colony was established as an extension of the Spanish post…
Sri Lankan Maritime Trade Relations Towards the East
One of the main indicators of the strong cultural, political, and trade relationship between China and Sri Lanka
is the significant amount of Chinese pottery found in archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. Mantai, the main port
city of the Anuradhapura…
is the significant amount of Chinese pottery found in archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. Mantai, the main port
city of the Anuradhapura…