Evidence of Early Inhabitants in Submerged Caves in Yucatan, Mexico
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Publication Date
January 2008
Abstract
The waters of Latin America and the Caribbean are rich with archaeological sites, including coastal settlements, defensive forts, freshwater sources, fishing-related activities, navigational aids, anchorages, harbours, ports, shipbuilding sites, shipwrecks and survivor camps. Tragically, treasure-hunting has had a deep impact on these maritime cultural resources, especially on shipwrecks. In the last 20 years, archaeologists have been fighting the battle against these treasure hunters in an attempt to preserve these resources as a source of cultural heritage, rather than allow them to be viewed solely as a means for financial reward. Case studies written primarily by Latin American and Caribbean archaeologists demonstrate exciting and cutting edge research, conservation, site preservation, and interpretation. As a result, this groundbreaking book documents the emerging research interests of maritime archaeologists in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Keywords
Latin American, Caribbean, Archaeology
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Article
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Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin America and the Caribbean, Vol. 1 (2008).
Identifier
SFS0073256_00001
Recommended Citation
Leshikar-Denton, Margaret E. and Luna Erreguerena, Pilar, "Evidence of Early Inhabitants in Submerged Caves in Yucatan, Mexico" (2008). KIP Articles. 1883.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/1883
