marine archaeology

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Noun marine archaeology has 1 sense

marine archeology, marine archaeology, underwater archeology, underwater archaeology - the archeology of underwater sites
--₁ is a kind of archeology, archaeology

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Marine Archaeology

Description:

Marine archaeology, also known as maritime archaeology, is a branch of archaeology that focuses on the study of underwater cultural and historical remains. It involves the excavation, recovery, and interpretation of various artifacts, structures, and shipwrecks found beneath the oceans, seas, and other bodies of water. Through analyzing these underwater sites, marine archaeologists gain valuable insights into past civilizations, trade routes, seafaring technologies, and maritime history.

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Noun:

The marine archaeology team discovered an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Greece.
Marine archaeology involves the use of specialized equipment for underwater exploration.
Studying marine archaeology allows us to piece together the stories of lost civilizations.

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