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Science - Social Sciences - Archaeology

Execution at Stonehenge - Archaeotrace describe how trace element analysis revealed for a 'The Secrets of the Dead' TV program that a man beheaded at Stonehenge in the Dark Ages was a local.
Artifacts or Geofacts? - An alternative explanation of alleged artifacts from the Gulf of Cambay, western India.
The Kilnsea-Boat - The opening paragraphs of an article in Antiquity by Robert Van de Noort et al on the radiocarbon dating of a Bronze Age plank discovered in 1996 on the Yorkshire coast at Kilnsea.
Concern Over Distortions - An article in Frontline reporting that participants at the Kolkata session of the Indian History Congress express concern over attempts to distort history in school textbooks and thus subvert secular education.
Tracing the Origin of Roman Princesses - Two studies by Archaeotrace aiming to identify by lead in teeth the place of origin of two high status Roman female burials; one from London and one from York.
Gupta Era Statue Found in Patna - From the Times of India reporting that a statue belonging to the Gupta period was unearthed while digging for construction of a temple near Rani Ghat on the outskirts of Patna district.
Turriff Logboat Discovered in 1893 Dates From Bronze Age - The remains of a boat stored in Aberdeen University's Marischal Museum were recently radiocarbon dated in the US, reports the Press and Journal.
6th Century Granite Idols Found - From Yahoo News, Two granite sculptures of Lord Siva and goddess Saraswathi, dating to the sixth century, have been recovered during clearing operations at the historic Thayumanaswamy temple atop the Rock Fort here.
Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC - BBC News: precise dating reveals that Seahenge, the remarkable ring of oak timbers recently uncovered on a UK beach, is 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.
Indian Archaeologists Find British Shipwreck - From Ananova, archaeologists in India have discovered the wreck of a 200-year-old British ship.
English and Welsh are Races Apart - From the BBC, genetic research suggests the Welsh are the "true" Britons while the English evolved from Anglo-Saxon invaders from modern-day Holland.
Sea Trade Between Romans and India Rivaled Silk Road - From Deseret News, on how spices, gems and other exotic cargo excavated from an ancient port on Egypt's Red Sea show that the sea trade between the Roman Empire and India was more extensive than previously thought.
Archaeological Ceramic Building Materials Group - Forum for the analysis of brick and tile from archaeological sites.
13th century copper plates found in Orissa - A report from the Indo-Asian News Service on the discovery by a farmer in Bhubaneswar, Orissa of seven Ganga Dynasty engraved copper plates.
Ceramic Petrology - An introduction to the techniques of clay sourcing for ceramic analysis.
Saxon Jewel Fit for Princess Unearthed - The Guardian reports that a late 7th-century brooch made of copper and delicately worked gold, studded with Indian garnets, goes on show at the Museum of London.
Ceramics Paulus Florizoone - Belgium company specializing in conservation and restoration of earthenware from pre-historic, Roman, medieval and post-medieval sites and producing replicas of archaeological finds.
Rice - The history of the origin of rice.
Gather Around This Pot - Civilization Canada presentation on the diversity and richness of Native ceramic making traditions in Canada. Includes pottery making techniques and conservation of ceramics.
Mystery of Delhi's Iron Pillar Unraveled - Metallurgists at Kanpur IIT have discovered that a thin layer of misawite, a compound of iron, oxygen and hydrogen, has protected the 1,600-year-old cast iron pillar from rust.
German Stoneware 1200-1900 - Archaeology and cultural history of German Stoneware by David Gaimster.
Asoka Statues Unearthed in India - An article from the BBC reporting the discovery of two statues of King Asoka.
Glossary of Ceramic Attributes - University of Connecticut glossary for archaeological ceramic analysis. Includes technological attributes, morphology, surface treatments and stylistic attributes.
Indian 'Jews' resist DNA tests to prove they are a lost tribe - From the Telegraph, members of a remote community of Indians who claim to be descendants of one of the 10 lost tribes of Israel are resisting plans to carry out genetic tests to prove their Jewishness.
Jamestown Ceramic Research Group - Group formed to identify and define all the ceramic ware types that appear on or near the pre-1650 Jamestown archaeology site in Virginia. Includes ceramic types from Germany, China, England, Italy, France, and Spain.
Archaeological Survey of India - The Archaeological Survey of India has the main function of exploring, excavating, conserving, protecting the monuments and sites of National & International Importance. Includes: a history of the Survey, latest developments, publications, and contact information.
Medieval Pottery - Introduction to Post-Roman pottery with a photo gallery of examples.
The Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi - Aims to disseminate archaeological knowledge from India and surrounding countries and assist in the preservation of cultural heritage. Aims, funds, annual conference, research and publications. [Flash opening page.]
Pueblo Pottery - An online exhibit from the Internet Public Library on the pottery of the Pueblo Indians of Southwestern US. History, pueblo life and pottery styles, bibliography, gallery and glossary.
Geological Survey of India - Among other activities, the GSI publishes a range of maps.
Tile Resources - History and examples of ceramic tiles. Indexed by style, designer, subject, technique, factory, and use.
Asiatic Society - A premier research institution in Indology and Asian lore.
Underwater Ceramic - Descriptions and examples of ceramics from underwater archaeology sites around Thailand. Includes ceramics of Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese origin as well as those of unknown origin.
The Ancient India and Iran Trust - A non profit organization providing a meeting place for scholars and members of the public interested in the cultures of the ancient India and Iran.
Virtual Catalogue of Windsor Tradition Ceramics - Descriptions and examples of Native American ceramics from New England. Includes Vinette I, Linear and Rocker Dentate, Windsor Cord Marked, Windsor Brushed, Sebonac Stamped, Hollister Stamped, and Selden Island typologies.
World Association for Vedic Studies - A multi-disciplinary, non-sectarian, academic society of Vedic and ancient Indian studies, irrespective of religious, cultural, racial, ethnic, or ideology. Contact information, journal, conferences, building research/study circles.
Amphora Types According to Dressel - Table for dating Roman type amphoras. Originally from Heinrich Dressel: Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum, band XV, Berlin 1899.
Discover India Gallery - An academically oriented online magazine on archaeology in India, includes a large archive, and is edited by Dr. Shanti Pappu.
Later Prehistoric Pottery Collections Register - Gazetteer collection derived from a survey carried out by Southampton Archaeology for English Heritage on behalf of the Prehistoric Ceramics Research Group. Features project description, collections outline and database.
Serindian: Indian Archaeology and Heritage Online - An electronic Journal for archaeology and Indology, includes content for both amateurs and professionals.
Anglo Saxon and Viking Pottery - Detailed history of pottery making techniques in Britain from Regia Anglorum.
Divers Find Ruins of Mythical City Off India - From Ananova, explorers believe they have discovered remains of a mythical city off the coast of India.
PotWeb - The Ashmolean Museum aims to create an online catalogue of its ceramic collections. Sample images by period. Guide to pottery-making and pottery in archaeology; information on the collectors; bibliography.
Clues to Missing Pagodas Found - From the Times of India, submerged structures found off the coast of Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal could well solve the mystery of seven pagodas dating back to 7th century CE.
Potsherd - Online atlas of Roman pottery, listing the wares by class or source, from Paul Tyers, author of Roman Pottery in Britain.
Ancient Town Flourished in Tripura Village - A report in The Times of India of archaeological remains including statuary in the small village of Tripura and a call for a professional investigation.
Saint Mary's Archaeology Lab Ceramics Database - This project is meant to be an aid to help with identification of ceramics found on historic period archaeological sites in Nova Scotia.
Bhimbetkar Cave - A short illustrated introduction to the stone-age rock art site by a tour operator.
Bibliography of Glass Artifacts - Bibliography of glass artifacts, including bottles, jars, and flat glass. Compiled by William Hampton Adams.
Mud Mask for Taj Mahal - From Ananova, an Indian beauty secret is being used to whiten the Taj Mahal because experts say it has been dirtied by industrial pollution.
Bomford Collection of Ancient Glass - Bristol City Museum provides a searchable catalogue of its important collection of ancient and Roman glass vessels and other glass objects, and a bibliography.
Lost City Found Off Indian Coast - From the BBC, a city which has been the subject of legend for thousands of years is discovered off the south-east coast of India.
Pioneering Glass - Identification and history of English drinking glasses from 1640 to 1702.
India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel - An article from the BBC reporting the excavation in Bihar, of one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas.
The Glass from Sepphoris - A preliminary report by Joan Keller on the glass from the University of South Florida's Excavations at Sepphoris, Israel (1983-1991).
Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project - Study of rice in Neolithic and Epi-Palaeolithic archaeological paddy sites on the middle Yangtze River.
The Archaeology of the Clay Tobacco Pipe - An article by Craig Cessford from Assemblage, with references and bibliography.
The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology: Celebrated Finds from The People's Republic of China - Online teaching program for this exhibition. Includes: descriptions of twenty artifacts, maps, teaching activities, pronunciation guide.
Canadian Clay Tobacco Pipe Industries - Dedicated to the 19th century Canadian clay tobacco pipe industry.
Treasures from a Lost Civilization: Ancient Chinese Art from Sichuan - An exhibit of ancient Sichuan art and artifacts at the Seattle Art Museum. Includes: exhibition information, multimedia interactives exploring art work from Ancient China, and discussion boards.
Knasterkopf - German society for clay pipe research: publishes an annual journal and holds annual conferences.
The Archaeology of Quanzhou - Concerns the archaeology and history of the city of Quanzhou, Fujian. Includes; information about the city, setting, photos, bibliography, and links.
Ottoman Empire Clay Pipes - Examples of Ottoman Empire period clay pipes found in Marseille quarantine harbour, supplies by Philip Gosse. Photographs of pipes and their maker's stamps. Text in French and English.
China History - A resource page for the history and archaeology of China to the Qing Dynasty. Includes a short description of each dynasty and period, articles, bibliographies, links, and images.
Society for Clay Pipe Research - UK-based but with a worldwide membership of archaeologists, researchers and collectors, who cover all aspects of clay tobacco pipe research on local, national and international levels.
Chinese Culture: Images - A summary of all the picture files available on the Brooklyn College Core 9 Chinese Culture Web site, along with their sources.
Clay Pipes.com - Devoted to the study and dissemination of information about clay tobacco pipes.
A Virtual Archaeological Expedition in China - Dr. Gary Feinman will send electronic updates about a Chinese and American archaeological team's work to investigate the origins of early civilization. Includes: information about Feinman, the expedition, field reports, and photos.
Underwater Finds from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Description from the maritime museum at Sassnitz, on the Isle of Rügen of the local types of archaeological finds and sites underwater. German with summary in English.
The Mythic Chinese Unicorn Zhi - On the history and meaning of the image of the Chinese unicorn, zhi, and its relationship with the rhinoceros.
Nordic Underwater Archaeology - Describes how the cold brackish Baltic Sea has preserved wrecks, as well as giving links to maritime archaeology resources worldwide.
Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology: Peking University - Specializes in Chinese archaeology and museology.
History on the Seabed - Illustrated feature from Welcome to Finland on marine archaeology in the Baltic sea.
Riddle of the Desert Mummies - A video (Quicktime) and photo gallery of the ancient mummies found buried throughout the Takla Makan Desert in the 1970s and 1980s.
Underwater Archaeology - Extensive coverage from the French Ministry of Culture of shipwrecks and their cargoes and other underwater sites in the Mediterranean and the English Channel.
Mysterious Mummies of China - Articles at NOVA Online giving further information on the Tarum Mummies.
Underwater Archaeology - Directory of resources on the Internet from Tanya Rabourn.
Yi-Lou River Survey - This project aims to articulate processes underlying the evolution of ancient societies in the Yi-Luo River valley, western Henan province, where the earliest Chinese states emerged. Includes: history, results, and links.
Underwater Mystery Unravels - Xinhua reports on China's first-ever underwater archaeological expedition. The site, possibly Han Dynasty, is deep in Fuxian Lake in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China - A press release from Brookhaven National Laboratory detailing a set of very early Chinese flutes.
History and Archaeology of the Ship - Extensive lecture notes from John Illsley on the development and typology of ships from ancient to early modern, with bibliography.
Exploring Ancient Salt Production Sites in China - From Backdirt, Joint Project by UCLA and Peking University traces the origins of this early commodity.
Underwater Archaeology Discussion List - Sub-Arch covers the field of underwater archaeology. It is a list primarily intended for professionals in the field.
Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China - From Xinhua, Chinese aristocrats were building hundreds of tombs in this ancient capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Ballard and the Black Sea - National Geographic reports on Dr Bob Ballard's expedition in search of evidence of human habitation on the bed of the Black Sea. Interviews, transcripts, and observation logs.
Christian Designs Found in Tomb Stones of Eastern Han Dynasty - From Art News, studies show by the third year of Yuanhe of Eastern Han Dynasty (89 CE), Christianity entered into China, 550 years earlier than thought.
Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage - From the International Council of Monuments and Sites.
Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed - From Xinhua, archaeologists believe that a pottery drum unearthed recently in Qianyang County, northwest China's Shannxi Province, is probably the largest one ever found.
Shipwreck Salvage - An illustrated article from About.com on kraters, amphoras and other Greek pottery found in shipwrecks.
China Selects 100 Top Archaeological Discoveries of 20th Century - The Institute of Archaeology announces the result of the selection among nearly 10,000 archaeological discoveries in China over the past 100 years, reports People's Daily.
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology - Published for the Nautical Archaeology Society by Academic Press London. Abstracts of articles in current and back issues online and searchable. Information for authors.
Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai - From Xinhua News, a Byzantine gold coin recently unearthed in Dulan in northwest China's Qinghai Province, may shed new light on the history of East-West trade routes.
Archaeology of Whaling in Southern Australia and New Zealand - An international project looking at the archaeology and history of Australasia's whaling industry. Aims, conferences, bibliography, regional contributions.
2000-year-old Beauty Revived in Pictures - A report from China Daily that a Chinese professor has made four portraits of a woman who lived about 2,200 years ago.
BBCi: Marine Archaeology - Learn about marine archaeology from the waters around the British Isles with maps and an interactive quiz.
Archaeologists Unearth Stash of Bronze Chinese Dildos - From Amanova, archaeologists in China have uncovered seven ancient bronze dildos in a Han Dynasty tomb.
Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project - Has performed background research, collected historical information and conducted field work on the vessels beneath Rhode Island waters.
Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago - From Xinhua, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed proof that the times tables were being drummed into the heads of pupils more than 2,000 years ago.
Sub-Aqua Archaeology - Online newsletter of the British Sub-Aqua Association.
Goguryeo Tomb Paintings in China Stolen - An article from Digital Chosun reporting the theft of Korean burial tomb wall paintings from the Goguryeo-era in Jillin Province.
Issues in Underwater Archaeology - The Connecticut Office of State Archaeology is striving to develop a cooperative approach to protecting our maritime heritage. Artifact identification, workshops, FAQs for divers, sites in Connecticut.
Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings - From the People's Daily, archaeological findings prove that civilization existed in Shenzhen, now a coastal boomtown in south China's Guangdong Province, as early as 3,500 years ago.
Maritime Underwater Nautical Archaeology - A directory of online resources.
China Had Express Post in 221 BCE - From CNN, China had an express postal service as long ago as 221 BCE, according to archaeologists studying recently discovered Imperial documents.
Captain Rick's Maritime Consultation Site - Features on underwater archaeology, shipwrecks, and treasure found in Hawaii.
Ancient Relievo With Jewish Design Unearthed in East China - An article in China Daily reporting the discovery of a relievo depicting the Star of David, dating to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) in east China's port city of Quanzhou.
Department of Maritime Archaeology Bibliographic Database - Searchable listing of maritime archaeological and associated references.
China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule - A report from Xinhua that China was taking legal measures to protect the natural environment as early as West Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 24 CE), in Gansu Province.
First Mariners Project - Replicative archaeology project examining Pleistocene maritime navigation
Han Dynasty Tool Unearthed in West China - From China Daily, a bronze measuring plate thought to date from the early Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.E. to 25 C.E.) has been unearthed in Gucheng village in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
The Trireme Trust - Studies of the design, use, and capabilities of this historically important type of ship.
Tomb Raiders Arrested in China - Members of a ruthless gang of ancient tomb raiders have been arrested in China.
Thai Underwater Archaeology - The Underwater Archaeological Project has surveyed and excavated 25 sites within the Gulf of Thailand, which produced ceramics. Overview with map and description of ceramic types.
World's Oldest Bricks Discovered - An article from Japan Today reporting the discovery by a joint Sino-Japanese archaeological team of 5000 year old fired bricks on the Yangze River in Hunan Provance.
Ultramarine Newsletter - Encourages research of coastal archaeology and maritime heritage of the Americas. (Spanish and English)
Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port - From the People's Daily, Chinese archaeologists say they have found more evidence to prove Hepu, at Beihai City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was the oldest departure point on the country's ancient maritime trading route.
Alger Underwater Preserve - In the Great Lakes at Munising in Michigan. Map and details of wrecks, including an intact 1880s wooden schooner.
China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years - From the people's Daily, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a wooden boat dating back at least 7,500 years in Xiaoshan City of east China's Zhejiang Province.
Florida's Underwater Archaeological Preserves - A statewide system of underwater parks featuring shipwrecks and other historic sites.
Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China - From Xinhuanet, Chinese archaeologists have found colorful murals on walls inside six cliff tombs dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-220 C.E.
Nautical Archaeology Texas A&M University - Information on the Nautical Archaeology Program and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Conservation and preservation laboratories, projects, research.
Scientists Solve Ancient Chinese Riddle - From Ananova, scientists have helped the Chinese government confirm where the ancient makers of terracotta warriors pulled their earth from the ground to build the fabled statues.
The Institute of Marine Archaeological Conservation - An organization dedicated to marine archaeological conservation through private enterprise.
1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province - From the Peoples daily, a incomplete document dating back 1,700 years just has been unearthed in Gansu Province, providing a valuable clue for archaeologists on the long-lost Criminal Law of the imperial Jin Dynasty, 265-420BCE.
Universities Offering Graduate Courses in Underwater Marine Archaeology - List with contact information and links from Dive World Travel.
Chinese Explorer May Redraw Map of History - A report from Xinhuanet concerning the proposal that Chinese explorers found America 72 years before Christopher Columbus.
Hellenic Institute of Marine Archaeology - Aims to organize and promote maritime archaeological research in Greece and to assist the Greek Archaeological Service.
Explorer from China who 'beat Columbus to America' - An article in the Telegraph announcing a lecture by an amateur historian expounding his theory that when Columbus discovered America in 1492, he was 72 years too late.
Maritime Studies East Carolina University - Details of the program, courses, publications, faculty, projects and field school.
Chinese Mariner Zheng He [Cheng Ho] - Zheng He sailed from China to places in South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Africa, and possibly America some 80 years before Columbus.
Underwater Science Program - At Indiana University, USA. Research and interpretation of submerged cultural and biological resources emphasizing park development and sustainable use. Details of projects.
Admiral Zheng's Fleet - A history of Chinese navigation.
Western Australian Maritime Museum - Department of Maritime Archaeology.
Experts Hope to Emulate Chinese Columbus - From the BBC, Chinese are hoping to emulate an oriental eunuch, who they believe, discovered America 71 years before Columbus.
Florida State University Program in Underwater Archaeology - Explains the scope of the program, academics, research projects and field school.
China's Oldest Post Office Found Along Silk Road - A report in XNA that a letter written about 2,000 years ago and never delivered has provided evidence of China's oldest post office at a historic site near the famous Dunhuang Mogao Grottos along the ancient Silk Road.
Underwater Archaeology Division - Within the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina.
Chinese Pyramids - Hartwig Hausdorf, a researcher in Germany, sent over these photographs from his collection, taken during his 1994 trip to the Forbidden Zone in The Shensi Province in China.
Underwater and Nautical Archaeology - The Department of Anthropology at Brown University offers underwater and nautical archaeology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Chinese Pyramids and Burial Mounds - Images of Chinese mounds.
Centre for Maritime Archaeology of the National Museum of Denmark - Denmark's position between the Baltic and the North Sea holds great potential for maritime archaeology. Staff, newsletter.
Dadu - 3D computer recreation of Dadu, the capital city built by Khublai Khan.
Maritime Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology - At the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology which is a part of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Background history, methodology, projects and education.
Mausoleum of Hui-Ling - Report by Alfonz Lengyel of the Sino-American Field School of Archaeology on the excavation of this mausoleum in Shaanxi Province, China, of the elder brother of Emperor Xuan Zhong.
Institute of Nautical Archaeology in Bodrum, Turkey - Underwater projects, excavations, surveys, artifact pictures and underwater pictures.
Few Tourists Will Gaze On Pyramid Nest in China - A report in Rocky Mountain News on Chinese pyramids.
The Institute for Marine Archaeology - An organization dedicated to the advancement of underwater archaeology in North America.
Pyramids of China - Descriptions and images of several Chinese pyramids.
Australian Institute of Maritime Archaeology - Dedicated to the promotion of maritime archaeology throughout Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Newsletters, bulletins, reports and a searchable database of shipwrecks.
Shih Huang Ti - 3D computer recreation of the Imperial tomb of Shih Huang Ti.
Deep Sea Archaeology Research Group - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing advanced robotics and submersibles to perform high-quality archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the ocean.
China's Giant Leshan Buddha Undergoing Repairs - From the AP, the world's largest Buddha image is getting a facelift of sorts.
Maritime Archaeology and History at the University of Hawaii - Offers a graduate certificate program, a summer field project, and an annual symposium on maritime archaeology and history of the Pacific.
Ancient Tombs Found in Central China - A report from AP Beijing of the discovery of more than 1400 tombs dating from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE) and the Warring States Period (475-221 BCE).
Submerged Cultural Resources Unit - Twenty years of underwater archeology in the US National Park Service. Shipwrecks, submerged sites, dive training.
Archaeological Find May Change Chinese History - People's Daily reports that archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city site that thrived over 4,000 years ago in Taosi village, Shanxi Province.
The Estonian State Maritime Museum - Active in underwater archaeology, using their own research ship Mare, a modern side scan sonar and a remote operated vehicle to search for sunken ships.
Prehistoric Chinese City Brought to Light - From Xinhua, archeologists excavate ruins of an ancient city from 3500 BCE, China's earliest.
Centre for Maritime Archaeology and History - Bristol University. Details of current maritime archaeology research, and MA programs in maritime archaeology and historical archaeology.
Experts Claim Discovery of Oldest Great Wall Section - From the People's Daily, oldest section of the Great Wall was built during ancient China's Chu Kingdom, during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.).
Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) - Scientific/educational organization; studies human history from the physical remains of maritime activities.
Cave 285 - A 3D-vr of photographs of Dunhuang Cave 285 assembled together (Quicktime).
Centre for Maritime Archaeology - Within the Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton. Courses and facilities, current maritime field projects, 'History and Archaeology of the Ship.'
Caves of the Singing Sands - Information and images on the artwork in the caves.
Scottish Institute of Maritime Studies - At the University of St Andrews for interdisciplinary research and teaching. Graduate courses, teaching and research quality, research projects, archaeological diving unit, staff, news.
Dunghuang Grottoes - Frescoes from the caves.
Centre for Maritime Archaeology - At the University of Ulster. Techniques, research projects, publications, imagery, lecture notes.
Dunhuang Cave Art - Dunhuang was at the hub of cultural exchanges between China and the West along the "Silk Road". So, the cave art of Dunhuang possesses a special geographical and cultural significance. The cave art derived from the style and technique of Buddhist art of the Western Regions.
Centre for Maritime Archaeology and History - The center researches nautical, maritime and underwater archaeology, and offers graduate degrees in maritime archaeology and historical archaeology.
Dunhuang Caves In China - An introduction to the caves of Dunhuang: what they are, who created them, and what they mean.
Oxford University Maritime Archaeology Research Unit - Independent research group associated to Oxford University. Projects, picture gallery.
Dunhuang: The Silk Road Trip: China Tour - Introduces ancient Hexi corridor, Mogao Grottoes, and the Yangguan pass.
Narwhal Press - Publishers of books, prints, maps, and periodicals about treasures and shipwrecks.
International Dunhuang Project - A large database of manuscripts from Dunhuang and other parts of Central Asia. Includes a description of the discovery in 1900 of a cave full of ancient manuscripts.
Lost to the Sea: The World's Shipwrecks - Information and images from W.J.McKelvey about shipwrecks which have occurred worldwide.
The Mogao Caves of Dunhuang - A general introduction to the caves and the manuscripts.
The Secrets of the Shallows - Article by Mario Mazzoli on his excavation with the Archeo Club d'Italia of an important Roman wreck between the islands of Ponza and Palmarola, carrying amphorae.
Mogao Caves: UNESCO - Justification for the inscription of the site in 1987.
Old Ship Remains in the Solent - Timbers apparently from an ancient ship have been discovered by Don Bullivant and John Barber off the coast of Hayling Island, southern England. Scholarly report from Southampton University.
Bing Ma Yong - The Virtual Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is an attempt at a virtual recovery of excavated archaeological finds in cyberspace for ancient relic preservation, archaeology research, and multimedia contents generation.
Shipwrecks of New England - A guide by Dave Clancy with photographs and locations, background information and links.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor: UNESCO - Justification for inscription in 1987.
Stinch's Shipwreck Data, Artifact Preservation and Scuba Page - Scuba diver Rich Stinchcomb's table of New England shipwrecks, some with detailed histories, and guide to the preservation of shipwreck artifacts in a range of materials.
Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses is one of the most famous attractions in China.
The Navis Project - Directory of European shipwrecks and other underwater relicts in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish.
Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty - A short description of the terracottas.
Northern Maritime Research Shipwreck Database - Documents four centuries of North American wrecks through 65,000 records on CD-ROM.
Terracotta Warriors - Photographs from the Terra Cotta Warrior Archeological Site.
California Shipwrecks - Articles about California shipwrecks plus pictures of artifacts, underwater video, an online database of California wrecks, and a list of shipwreck links from the California State Lands Commission.
The Terracotta Warriors - A short history, including pictures of the terracotta army.
California's Channel Islands Shipwrecks - Histories of each wreck from the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
Terracotta Warriors: New Theories on Ancient Artifacts - From China.org, the warriors may well have been successfully fired using a traditional temporary kiln technique, not necessarily a kiln stove as previously thought.
English East India Company Ships - Details of English East India Company ships 1600-1834, including those captured, lost and wrecked. Also has details of seafarers in the English East India Company.
Fossil skull not so old, but important - A leading expert says an important Homo erectus find in Thailand may not be as old as first reported, but is still significant.
Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping - Includes the Great Lakes shipwreck file: total losses of Great Lakes ships 1679 - 1999 by Dave Swayze.
Ban Chiang - An illustrated introduction to this important prehistoric settlement in Thailand from the University of Pennsylvania.
Historic Wreck Sites - Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated UK wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.
Thai Underwater Archaeology - A synopsis of ceramics recovered from underwater archaeological contexts.
International Registry of Sunken Ships - Probably the largest database on sunken, wrecked or missing ships in the world. Commercial service; sample reports only online.
Thai Archaeometallurgy Project - A short description of the Thailand Archaeometallurgy Project (TAP) of the University of Pennsylvania and carried out in the Khao Wong Prachan Valley of Central Thailand.
Isle Royale Shipwrecks - Detailed information on six wrecks in Lake Superior, reproduced from Fredrick Stonehouse, "Isle Royale Shipwrecks" (1983).
Digging up Buddha's Foot - A synopsis of the excavation at Ban San Patong 2 in 1996 by the Chaing Mai Museum and the Thai Fine Arts Department.
Minnesota's Historic Shipwrecks - Lake Superior and Inland Waters.
Sukhothai and Ancient Thai Civilization - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.
Out of Gloucester - A list of names of fishermen who died or were lost at sea fishing out of the port of Gloucester, Massachusetts in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Lower Mekong Archaeological Project (LOMAP) - A training and research program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Dedicated to the training of Cambodian archaeologists and an international, multi-disciplinary research project emphasizing Lower Mekong valley archaeological sites.
Shipwrecked on the Internet - Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon, and New England shipwrecks.
The Origins of Angkor Archaeological Project - The University of Otago investigates the Mun River valley of Northeast Thailand. Report on Bronze and Iron Age sites includes site notes, radiocarbon dates, graphics, maps, biographies, and bibliography.
Shipwrecks of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia - List and details of wrecks around this long stretch of coastline, including those of the Second World War.
Khmer Ceramics - Photographs and a short synopsis of Khmer Empire ceramic art from Asia Art.
Sites Along the Mediterranean Coastline - The French Ministry of Culture provides a sensitive map leading to photographs and descriptions of shipwreck sites and their excavation.
Cambodia - A short Khmer history including pictures and a short bibliography.
UK Diving - Houses a UK shipwreck database, accessible via hierarchical map or alphabetised list.
Ancient Sculpture of South East Asia - Photos of Khmer Empire sculpture in the round.
Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Details of wrecks in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan from State Historical Society of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute.
Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia - A virtual tour of Khmer Empire antiquities from the National Gallery of Art in Washington (QuickTime).
Wreck Web - Site plans of Great Lakes shipwrecks from Walter B. Allen.
Angkor Photo Diary - A large number of good photos of the Angkor monuments.
Wrecks.net - Downloadable and searchable shipwreck databases, with a focus on the North American Great Lakes.
Angkor Guide - Online version of a translation of Maurice Glaize's 1944 guide to the Angkor Monuments.
Hampshire and Dorset Shipwrecks - An illustrated exploration of the long and rich maritime history of this part of the southern coast of England and some of its tragedies.
Architecture of Angkor - Interactive plan and images of each of the face-towers of the Bayon. Study by Waseda University, Japan.
Victorian Ships' Graveyard Portal - Describes a project to study wrecks in Bass Strait (between Tasmania and mainland Australia).
Angkor Temples - A short description including pictures of Angkor Wat and its primary structures.
Dutch VOC shipwrecks ± 650 - List of more than 650 Shipwrecks owned by the Dutch VOC (±1600-1800) with approximately 150 background stories. Info on wrecks, coins, cannon, gold, silver, porcelain etc.
Angkor Wat - 14 slides detailing portions of the wat.
The Grounding Of The Eldia - Pictures and information regarding the grounding of the Maltese freighter Eldia on Nauset Beach, Cape Cod, Mass in March of 1984.
Angkor, Cambodia: a major center of the ancient Khmer culture - New pictures of the huge ceremonial city of Angkor as produced from earth orbit using SIR-C.
Raising The Morton S. Bouchard, Jr. - Pictures and information regarding the sinking and salvaging of the 100 foot tug Morton S. Bouchard, Jr. This maritime accident closed the Cape Cod Canal for almost a week in April of 1983.
Sculptures and Bas-reliefs in Khmer Art - An introduction, including pictures to the art of Angkor Wat.
Wisconsin Shipwrecks - The underwater archaeology program of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Shipwrecks of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.
Angkor History - A history, including pictures of the Angkor monuments.
Aggi - A three-masted full rigged ship 1894-1915. Detailed history from the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Submerged Cultural Resources Assessment.
Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures - The war that swept Cambodia during the past two decades has left its best-known temples and monuments virtually untouched.
The Atocha - Historical overview of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha shipwreck in 1622, and the subsequent recovery of its treasure by Mel Fisher and his crew of divers.
Ilgynly-Depe - A site report describing the 1986-97 excavations at the village site of Ilgynly-Depe (ca. 5000-3000 BCE).
Al-ind-esk-a Sea - is a 324' fishing processor that caught fire during repairs in 1982 and sank approx a mile off of Port Gardner, Everett.
Work in Turkmenistan - A synopsis of current research at the sites of Bolshoi Balkan and Jeitun by the University of Sheffield.
Angra98 - Azores islands, Portugal, 2 wrecks have been located in an area where a breakwater is going to be built.
The International Merv Project - A history of the project by co-directors Georgina Herrmann and K. Kurbansakhatove.
Operation Phips - The government of Québec reports that archaeologists have discovered that a 17th-century wreck off Anse aux Bouleaux belonged to the fleet of Sir William Phips in his expeditions against New France in 1690.
Archaeological Missions in Nisa - Aim of these missions is to make a general topographical map of old Nisa and to learn the relationships between each building of the fortress located in the south part of Nisa.
Benwood - Historic Shipwreck 1942.
Temples Along the Indus - An article by Dr. Michael W. Meister reporting on the remains of forts and temples built between the 6th and 11th centuries CE in the Salt Ranges of northwestern India.
HMHS Britannic 98 Technical Diving Expedition - Some of the UK's leading technical divers have organised the only official expedition to the HMHS Britannic in 1998.
The Prehistory of Southeastern Balochistan - About the Prehistoric, Early Harappan, Harappan , Kulli Historic, and Islamic periods of Balochistan's past by Dr. Ute Franke-Vogt.
Reclaiming the Bounty - Australian divers locate the famous ship in shallow waters off Pitcairn Island.
Gandhara Bibliography - A short bibliography of Gondaharan art and archaeology.
Titanic's Lost Sister - The parallels between Titanic and Brittanic from PBS Online.
Recording and Preserving Gandhara's Cultural Heritage - Article in Culture Without Context by Robin Coningham and Ihsan Ali, describing the history of archaeological looting in the Gandhara region of Pakistan.
Cambridge Bay - The Vancouver Maritime Museum conducted a series of dives to document the shipwreck Baymaud off Cambridge Bay. Baymaud sank in 1930 after a short but famous career in the Arctic.
At the Heart of the Indus - An article in Dawn by Ahmad Hasan Dani discussing the history and archaeology of Taxila.
Comet - Historical Record 1886-1911 three masted coastal lumber schooner.
Light Shining From a Dark Age? - From the University of Bradford published News and Views, a report on excavations by Robin Coningham, Taj Ali, Mukhtar Ali Durrani, and Ihsan Ali have cast new light on this enigmatic site.
Cuba - 1897-1923 Cargo Passenger Liner.
Plunder in the Valley of the Buddhas - A report on antiquities theft in Peshawar.
Treasure Ship Discovery - Nigel Pickford describes the loss of the Douro in 1882, his research on it and salvage of the cargo. Gold coins and Nigel Pickford's books on treasure ships for sale.
Rock Carvings and Inscriptions Along the Karakorum Highway - After the construction of the Karakorum Highway, thousands of petroglyphs were discovered. Includes: an introduction, publications, bibliography, images, and links.
Eastland Disaster Historical Society - Information, photos of artifacts, and more about the loss of over 800 lives in the wreck of the Eastland on July 24, 1915 on the Chicago River.
Rockcarvings and Inscriptions Along the Indus: the Buddhist Tradition - 1983 article by Volker Thewalt and presented at South Asian Archaeology 1983.
Emanuel Point Shipwreck - Discovered in 1992 by a team from the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research during a survey of Pensacola Bay.
Why Did Smithsonian Institution Buy Stolen Statue? - An article from the Pakistan News Service describing the role of Maleeha Lodhi and Pakistani Diplomats in the Sale of Pakistan's National Asset.
The HMS Exmouth Expedition - An expedition to locate and dive the wreck of HMS Exmouth, torpedoed in the Moray Firth in 1940 with the loss of 180 men. Illustrated history, aims and team.
Tourists Injured in Pakistan Blast - From BBC, nine foreigners are injured in a grenade attack while visiting an archaeological site in northern Pakistan.
Excavation of HMS Fowey involving FSU - In 1978, a sport diver "discovered" what he thought was a Spanish treasure galleon in the waters of Biscayne National Park.
Prosecution of Ihsan Nadim Demanded - An article from Pakistan News Service reporting the call by Washington based Reform Movement for the Reform Movement prosecute Mr. Ihsan H. Nadim, Northern Circle Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums of the federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The Gokstad Viking Ship - Stephen T. Benninghoff gives a photograph and description of the ship discovered in 1880, buried in a huge mound of blue clay southwest of Oslo.
Tiles Export Case May Land Jemima in Trouble - From Pakistan News Service detailing the case for the illegal export of ceramic tiles by Jemima Khan, wife of cricketer turned politician Imran Khan.
The Goldenhorn - 1883-1892 four masted bark, bulk cargo carrier.
Smuggler Stole the Buddha Statue - An article from the Pakistan News Service detailing the theft of antiquities and a rare Buddha seated on an elephant.
Friends of the Hunley - Provide a history of this Confederate submarine sunk in 1864 and report on its exacavation and recovery. Current events, press releases.
Pakistan Rescues Ancient Buddhist Statues - From the BBC, officials in Pakistan say that ancient statues, worth millions of dollars, have been seized as they were being smuggled abroad.
Information on the Sinking of the J.H.Jones - Photograph and newspaper artticles on the sinking of the J.H.Jones on Nov 22nd, 1906 in Georgian Bay.
The Historic City of Taxila - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.
Kravel Project - The survey and recording of an early sixteenth century wreck in the Baltic by the University of Southampton Centre for Maritime Archaeology.
Moenjodaro, A 5,000-year-old Legacy - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.
La Salle Shipwreck Project - Excavation and conservation of the Belle - one of the earliest and most important shipwrecks ever found in North America. Photographs from the Texas Historical Commission.
Harappa Archaeological Research Project (HARP) - A long term program of investigations into the origins and character of Indus urban centers. The first multidisciplinary excavation of an Indus urban center and involves scholars from all over the world.
Macquarie Shipwrecks - Announcing an educational website about Macquarie Island, its shipwrecks, sealers and scientists. Student challenges and a teachers Guide with background information will be provide
Pakistan Heritage Society - A professional society dedicated to the preservation of the cultural heritage of Pakistan.
The Mary Rose - Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favorite of King Henry VIII.
The National Fund for Mohenjodaro - An article in Dawn by M.B. Kalhoro on the creation of a fund directed toward the preservation of Mohenjodaro. Includes an explanation of work carried out from 1948 to the present.
The Mary Celeste: A Classic Seaquake Encounter - D. Williams suggests that the famous sea mystery was the result of a seaquake. Includes map and illustrations.
Ancient remains - An editorial in The Frontier Post calling for government research and protection of eleven tombs at Andheeray, 45km from Dera Ismail Khan, NWFP.
USCGC Mesquite - An unofficial look at the history of the 180-foot US Coastguard Cutter commisioned in August 1943 and grounded December 4 1989. Pictures, newspaper articles, video.
Takshashila - An article in Pakistani Hindu Patrika describing the Taxila Valley sites.
Mary Rose Divers Reunion - To take place Oct. 12-13 of 2002 in Portsmouth, for anyone who worked on the discovery and excavation of the Mary Rose.
Archaeological Site Discovered in Dir - From Dawn, archaeological site ranging from Indo-Greek to Hindu Shahi has been discovered at Adinzai Tehsil in Dir District, said to be a unique addition in the history of Gandhara, Hindu Shahi and Greeko-Bactrian Civilizations.
Marciana Marina Roman Shipwreck - The Islamic Republic News Agency reports the discovery of a 2,000-year old ship off the Tuscan island of Elba.
Buddha Era Caves Discovered - An article from the Pakistan News Service reporting the discovery of Caves dating back to over two thousand years in the foothills of Koh-i-batil near coastal city of Gwadur.
North Carolina Shipwreck - The Department of Anthropology at Brown University is studying the 570 gross-ton, iron-hulled cargo ship North Carolina built in Scotland in 1876, wrecked off Bermuda on 1 January 1880.
Stone Age Cave Found in Bajaur - An article in Dawn reporting on the discovery of a Middle Stone Age cave site in Peshawar.
BBC: Fight to Save Medieval Ship - Archaeologists examining the remains of a medieval ship discovered by builders at Newport, say it could be more important than the Mary Rose.
Archaeological Sites Being Neglected - From Dawn, describing various archaeological sites in Swabi, formerly a major center of Gandhara art, a being neglected and looted.
Save Our Ship - Successful campaign for the preservation of the 15th-century ship discovered on the banks of the Usk at Newport. Includes photographs of the ship in situ, news, and record of the public meeting.
Burial Mound of Queen of Sacae Found in Uzbekistan - An article from Eurasia.net reporting of the discovery of a 2nd or 1st century B.C.E. burial mound of a queen of the Sacae tribe.
Oliver Cromwells Shipwreck - near Duart Castle, off the coast of Scotland.
Excavations in Djarkutan - Excavations by the Centres of Ancient Civilisations of Bactria carried out at a prehistoric proto-urbane settlement with monumental architecture in southern Uzbekistan. Includes a synopsis and contact information.
Pandora - was the 24 gun frigate sent in search of the infamous Bounty mutineers in 1790.
So, Pyramids, or Something Else? - From Pravda, a joint expedition of Russian and Uzbek archaeologists has discovered several ancient pyramids in Uzbekistan.
S.S. Pomona Shipwreck Project - Part of Indiana University's Underwater Science Program. Photograph and description of the steamship which ran aground in 1908 and the field project on the site.
Pandzhikent - A short description with maps and photos of the 5th century CE city of Pandzhikent, in the Zarafshan valley, 53 km east of Samarkand.
Queen Anne's Revenge - (North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources) ship thought to be the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of Blackbeard the pirate.
Jomon Research in 1996 - An article by Mark Harmon discussing the sites of Sannai Maruyama, the Nakazato shell midden, and craniometric analysis of Ainu remains.
The Red River Wreck - A 19th century steamboat sunk in the Red River, US. History, description of the wreck and joint fieldwork by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology.
Jomon and Yayoi - Richard Hooker introduces prehistoric Japan: the Jomon, one of the earliest pottery makers in the world, and the Yayoi period which ushered in agriculture. From Washington State University's 'World Civilizations'.
The Swan, Duart Point Shipwreck - The Swan was sent by Oliver Cromwell in 1653 to destroy the Clan MacLean. Here's the archaeological site.
Jomon Archaeology - An overview of Jomon period archaeology of Japan. Includes: references, time line, photos, and period descriptions.
The Samson Treasure - Norwegian Historical Shipwreck Assosiation gives an illustrated history the ship and its salvaging.
Mogamigawa River Project - Research on Paleolithic Age of the River Basin, Northeast Japan by Keio University. Includes: a project history, material, published works, and staff.
Sadana Island Shipwreck Project - Cheryl Ward describes the underwater excavation in 1996 of an Ottoman-period shipwreck off Egypt's Red Sea coast by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology.
Ancient Times - A short synopsis of the history and archaeology of Japan.
The Wreck of Vrouw Maria - The Maritime Museum of Finland gives a detailed account of the well-preserved wreck of the Dutch sailing ship 'Virgin Mary' sunk in 1771. Map, drawings, history, discovery, photographs of finds.
Preservation Project for the Remains of Yofukuji Temple - Designed to preserve the historic ruins of Yofukuji Temple, use the place for history education, stimulate the interest of visitors in the historical significance of Kamakura, and to create an attractive landscape.
The Swedish ship Vasa's revival - Illustrated article: the wreck; the excavation and its results; the museum display; links.
Usuki Stone Buddhas - The 60-plus stone Buddhas of Usuki City in Oita Prefecture were carved during the 12th to 14th centuries.
The Vasa Museum - (Stockholm) Exhibits the restored 17th-century ship: museum information, panoramic view, news.
History of Nara Prefecture - Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.
The Vasa - The pride of the Swedish fleet, lost in 1628 on her maiden voyage. Resurrected 333 years later and on exhibit in its own museum.
Ebino City Museum of History and Folklore - Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
Winfield Scott - 1850-1853 side wheel passenger steamer.
Osaho-Zuka - Access, location, and contact information.
Wilhelm Gustloff: The Deadliest Shipwreck - Provides the story, which Hitler tried to quash, of the world's deadliest shipwreck.
Miyazaki Municipal Museum - Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
Network for Underwater Archaeology - Group of institutions actively involved in research on the underwater archaeology of Ireland. Members, research, news, links, bulletin board.
Kazahari - Brief site report that features information on paleoethnobotanical investigation of Jomon cultivation of plants, including rice, foxtail millet. Offers map and photographs of fieldwork and botanical remains.
The Nautical Archaeology Society - A British voluntary organisation formed to further interest in nautical heritage. Membership, training, courses, news and projects.
Sacred Statue Conceals Ancient Buddhist Figures - From Ananova, four ancient Buddha statuettes have been found inside a relic only shown to the public once every 11 years.
Professional Shipwreck Explorers Association - ProSEA, represents worldwide members specializing in salvage, archaeology and preservation of shipwrecks and underwater cultural heritage.
Archaeological Site to be Inspected for Signs of Fabrication - An article by Kyodo News reporting that an archaeological investigation team has begun an inspection of a Miyagi Prefecture site where a researcher confessed to having fabricated archaeological findings.
Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia - A group of volunteers who conserve, preserve, and protect the maritime heritage lying beneath British Columbia's coastal and inland waters.
Archaeologist Exposed as Fraud - Shinichi Fujimura, famed for finding ancient artefacts, admits planting them after being caught red-handed by a national newspaper. BBC News.
Swedish Underwater Archaeology Society - A forum for archaeologists, scuba divers, scientists, and anybody interested in nautical history.
Disgraced Archaeologist Covered in Fresh Mud - From Mainichi Daily, disgraced archeologist Shinichi Fujimura, who admitted to planting bogus artifacts at 42 digs across the nation, faked discoveries at two more excavation sites in Miyagi Prefecture,
Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago - A volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Lake Michigan shipwrecks.
Daisen Burial Mound - One of the largest mausoleums in the world, believed to be the tomb of a fifth-century emperor. Located in the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture.
Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association - For those interested in the study and preservation of Wisconsin's underwater history and cultural resources. Meetings, events, membership, committee, newsletters.
Dazaifu Ruins - The ruins of Dazaifu, a western fortress city that played an important role as a base for diplomacy and trade with continental Asia, lie in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in the northern part of Kyushu in the southwest of Japan.
Franck Goddio Society - Public outreach and educational arm of Goddio's explorations. Sponsors recovery or preserving of shipwrecks and other underwater sites. Projects, member benefits.
Demon Cave - Access, location, and contact information.
The Nautical Heritage Association - Protecting British nautical heritage and supporting European education and conservation. Aims, events, newsletter. Restoration the Primrose, the last Rye barge.
Fukui Cave - A short description of Fukui Cave with the world's oldest pottery dating to 10,700 B.C.E.
Scottish Crannog Centre - A reconstruction of a lochside dwelling over 2,500 years old was built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology at Loch Tay, Perthshire. Photographs and visitor information. 3D virtual crannog requires VRML2 (free download available.)
The Historic City of Nara - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.
Crannogs - Habitation sites constructed on small natural or man-made islands, in lakes, rivers, or swamps. Description with photographs of examples from CavanNet.
Imperial Palace - The Imperial Palace sits in the center of Tokyo, on the site of the Edo Castle with intact moats and stone walls where the Shogunate was located in the Edo period (1603-1868).
Project Agdnes - The harbour at Agdenes has a special status in Norwegian history. It is mentioned in several sagas, and is one of very few localities in Norway where wooden constructions are preserved.
Kofun: Ancient Burial Mounds - Illustrated introduction to keyhole-shaped mounds, particularly those of the Nara Basin, by Noboru Ogata, Kyoto University.
Eton Rowing Lake - Article from Current Archaeology on the discovery of a prehistoric bridge across the River Thames in excavations at the Eton rowing lake in Buckinghamshire.
Kusado Sengen - Decades of digging at this lost town have uncovered much about medieval Japan. Yasuyuki Susuki gives an illustrated description of the excavations and the museum housing the full size reconstruction of part of the town.
Port Royal Project - Once known as the 'Wickedest City on Earth', Port Royal, Jamaica, was one of the largest towns in the English colonies during the late 17th-century.
Kusado Sengen - A site report describing the medieval town of Kusado Sengen, Japan; and includes the discoveries, origins, transformation, and nature of the town.
Harbours and Trade During the Viking Age - Fröjel Discovery Programme proposes that there were far more harbours around the Baltic in the Viking period than previously thought. Research project on Gotland.
Iwate Archeological Site to be Checked - Announcement in Japan Today of the Japan Archaeology Association's intention to review the sites and finds of dishonored archaeologist Shinichi Fujimura.
Stone Monuments or Natural Geology? - Stone terraces of unknown origin off the coast of Japan, as featured on the Laura Lee Show. Photographs from the eight sites discovered.
Yoshinogari Ruins - Lying in southern part of the Yoshinogari hills the middle part of Saga Prefecture the Yoshinogari remains of a state-like society in ancient Japan date from the Yayoi period (3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE).
Combined Caesarea Expeditions - Excavation of the terrestrial remains of Caesarea Maritima in Israel; underwater investigation of its ancient harbor. Volunteer information; publications and reports.
Motsuji Temple Jodo Garden - The ruins of Motsuji Temple in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, are, like Chusonji Temple, a reminder of the prosperity of the three generations of the Fujiwara family in the 12th century under whose reign there flourished a high aristocratic culture.
Offshore Prehistoric Archaeology in Apalachee Bay - This summer 1998 project of Florida State University investigated shipwrecks and sunken harbor features in the St. Mark's River. Project design, staff and reports.
Saitobaru Ancient Tombs - From the end of the 2rd to 7th centuries, several hundred burial mounds, or Kofun were thrown up over the tombs of important people, including the members of powerful clans.
Roman Salt Ports - David Bloch discusses the importance of salt sources and routes to the Romans, suggesting that Ostia's salt-beds were crucial to its siting. Also mentions the Romano-British Fenland and sea-level changes.
Saitobaru Kofun Burial Mounds - Access, location, and contact information.
Carthage: Everything Gone - The richest sea port of ancient times until its destruction by the Romans in 146 BC. Miftah Shamali outlines what survives of the Punic port, with photographs. From LexicOrient.
Sannai Maruyama Ruins - In Aomori Prefecture, the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins are believed to be those of a village that started 5,500 years ago in the early Jomon era and ended in the mid-Jomon era about 1,500 years later.
Koppar Dykarna - Where a 300-year-old "coppergalt" - piece of melted copper ore - is supposed to be buried in the bottom sediments of lake Stora Aspan in Sweden.
Shuri Castle - Shuri Castle, whose ruins remain in Naha City of Okinawa Prefecture, is said to date back to the 12th century or earlier.
Alexandria - Franck Goddio uncovers amazing aritfacts from Royal Quarters in the East harbour of Alexandria. History and project reports.
Sites in Asuka, Japan - Stone relics and monuments, of unknown age or origin, with possible Solstitial and/or Principle Term alignments. With photos.
Underwater Archaeology of the Black Sea - Crimean coastal survey in 1997 by the Underwater Archaeology Research and Training Center of Kiev University. Illustrated maritime history of the Black Sea; project design.
Taga Castle Ruins - The ruins of Taga Castle are the remains of an ancient fortress that played a central role in the violent struggle to unify the nation located in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture in the northeastern part of Japan.
Inner Hebrides Crannogs on the Web - Mark Holley provides an illustrated introduction to Scotland's crannogs and a catalogue of crannogs in the Inner Hebrides.
Toro Ruins - The Toro Ruins in Shizuoka Prefecture mark where an agricultural village used to exist around 100-300 CE.
Underwater Survey and Recording Techniques - 3H Consulting explain surveying techniques and tools used underwater. Includes trilateration, DSM, acoustic positioning and 3D photogrammetry.
Kofun: Ancient Burial Mounds - Illustrated introduction to keyhole-shaped mounds, particularly those of the Nara Basin, by Noboru Ogata, Kyoto University.
Archaeological Study of a Limestone Sinkhole - Diving in Manantial de la Aleta East National Park, Dominican Republic. John W. Foster Senior State rchaeologist California State Parks.
Pre and Proto-historic Settlement in Sri Lanka - A paper by S.U. Deraniyagala, Director-General of Archaeology, Sri Lanka presented at the Proceedings of the XIII Congress Forli'-Italia, 8-14 September, 1996 discussing the cultures, timing, and paleo climates from the first human influences to the Historic Period in Sri Lanka.
Photographic Imaging Technique - Indiana University.
Prehistory of Sri Lanka - A description of The Prehistory of Sri Lanka: an Ecological Perspective, memoir volume 8 of the Archaeological Survey of Sri Lanka by S.U. Deraniyagala including an abstract, addenda, notes, and references.
Sunken Ships and Objects - Toros Ltd suggest methods and tools for wreck salvage.
Ancient Polonnaruwa and its environs - An article by Prof. W. I. Siriweera, Vice Chancellor, Rajarata University describing the current understanding of Polonnaruwa a city on the Mahaveli River in Sri Lanka.
The Amphoras Project - Searchable bibliography and primary source material on these ceramic storage containers of the ancient Mediterranean. Also searchable database of descriptions and date stamps.
Samanalawewa Archaeological Project, Sri Lanka - Headed by Dr Gill Juleff of the University of Exeter the Samanalawewa Archaeological Project, Sri Lanka focusing on evidence for a first millennium AD iron smelting industry, a new, aerodynamic, principle of smelting technology.
Deep Sea Archaeology Research Group - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing advanced robotics and submersibles to perform high-quality archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the ocean.
The Archaeology of Southern Sri Lanka - The Archaeology of Southern Sri Lanka is a project supported by SAREC and the University of Uppsala. The primary purpose of which is to carry out archaeological research in the non-Sinhalese areas of Sri Lanka.
Little Salt Spring UAP - Improvements in Digital Video Mosaicking at Little Salt Spring. A newly modified method of mapping excavation units underwater.
Sri Lankan-Dutch Archaeological Co-operation - A short article by A. van Schaik of the University of Leiden describing current cooperation and calling for further cooperation concerning VOC (Dutch East India Company) Period researches.
Underwater Archaeology Techniques - A complete guide from the French Ministry of Culture.
Pallemalala Discovery Throws Light on Lanka's Pre-historic Culture - An article by Asiff Hussein describing the 1997 discovery by Raj Somadeva and a 10 member team of a shell midden with skeletal remains and stone implements dating to 6000BP.
Little Salt Spring - Details of a video mosaic technique used to document this underwater site.
Here They Lived and Died - An article by Tharuka Dissanaike describing the implications of the 1997 discovery of 6000BP human remains at Pallemalala.
Archaeological Conservation - and its Consequences.
Sri Lankan-German Ancient Ruhuna Project - A short description of the Sri Lankan-German Ancient Ruhuna Project. Began in 1994, the project is a cooperative archaeological research effort in the Southern Province by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka, the Commission for General and Comparative Archaeology of the German Archaeological Institute, and the University of Bonn.
Conservation - of Archaeological Material.
Muruka Cult in Ancient Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective - An article by S. Kailash Sitrampalam documenting the roots of Muruka worship in Sri Lanka.
Stinch's Shipwreck - Artifact Preservation Guide.
The Prehistory of Sri Lanka: Radiocarbon Chronology of Anuradhapura - A comparison of historical and archaeological data.
Conservation OnLine - a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.
Bauddhaya - Images of Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya, Anuradhapura "Samadhi Buddha", and the Kalaniya Buddhist Temple.
Sea Site - is an innovative project which seeks to investigate physical, chemical and biological parameters affecting the deterioration of archaeological artefacts in marine environments, and to develop ways to minimise their damaging effects.
Coins from Ruhuna Region of Sri Lanka - Description of a trip in 2001 to the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna in Lanka and a detailed description of a collection of coins and other items.
Basic Methods of Conserving - Underwater Archaeological Material Culture.
2,000-year-old 6ft 6ins Warrior Giant Discovered - From Ananova, the remains of an enormous warrior who fought more than 2,000 years ago have been found in Kazakhstan.
Conservation Research Laboratory - TAMU - is one of the oldest, continuously operated conservation laboratories that deals primarily with the conservation of archaeological material from shipwrecks and other underwater sites.
The Joint Mongolian-Russian-American Archaeological Expeditions - Field reports on the activities of the Joint Mongolian-Russian-American Archaeological Expedition (JMRAAE) and associated archaeological information about the Gobi Desert.
Anthropology 171 Geoarchaeology - Syllabus of the University of California Davis course. Contains a bibliography and other instructional material.
Ruins of Ancient Pottery Workshop Unearthed in Inner Mongolia - Short news report on the discovery of a rare ceramic workshop in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
The Archaeologist's Laboratory: Geoarchaeology, Soils, and Sediments - A lecture on the nature of geoarchaeology.
Funeral Practices and Animal Sacrifices in the Uigur Period - Abstract from Antiquity on the archaeological and ethno-historical study of a kurgan in the Egyin Gol Valley (Baikal region).
Bath Spa Project: Archaeology Draft Geoarchaeology Assessment - This assessment shows that a large amount of valuable information can be extracted from these otherwise unpromising deposits and that the intensive application of geoarchaeological analyses has been justified.
A Good Hair Week in Mongolia - Article in Outside Online on an a archaeologists collection of hair for scientific testing in a attempt to shed light on the origins of Native Americans.
Bringing Together the Sciences of Geology and Archaeology - Popular press article by Anne Boyd, El Dorado National Forest Geologist.
Altay: Joint Mongolian/American/Russian Project, - Dedicated to a study of the ecology of ancient cultures in the Altay Mountains of Mongolia, this project surveys for and documents petroglyphs and surface monuments.
Carolina Bay Geoarchaeology and Holocene Landscape Evolution - Brief profile of a research project being conducted at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia.
Maldives - Information on the excavations by Thor Hyerdahl in the Maldives at the Kon-Tiki Museum Institute for Pacific Archaeology and Cultural History.
Charles McBurney Laboratory for Geoarchaeology - Overview of the laboratory in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. Current research projects, staff members, and related links.
National Museum of the Republic of Maldives - Preserves the history and culture of the country. Exhibits include both pre-Islamic and Islamic artifacts from the Maldives.
Directory of Graduate Student Programs in Geoarchaeology - Maintained by the Geological Society of America's Archaeological Geology Division.
Jeremy Green- Curtin University of Technology - CV in doc format.
Fezzan Project - Geoarchaeology of the Libyan Sahara - The aim of the interdisciplinary Fezzan Project is to increase our understanding of environmental change and past human occupation of the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya, in the hyper-arid heart of the Sahara Desert.
Gobustan Rock Carvings - Ancient carvings on cave walls, rocks and boulders; dating from the upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Includes: photos and commentary.
Geoarchaeology: An International Journal - An interdisciplinary journal that presents work at the methodological and theoretical interface between archaeology and the earth sciences. Publication guidelines and examples of recent articles.
Thor Heyerdahl in Azerbaijan: Kon-Tiki Man - A biography and report on his theories pertaining to Azeraijan.
Geoarchaeology at Sheep Rock Spring Site, Montana - Abstract of a report presented to the Geological Society of America.
The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration - Paper by Dr. Thor Heyerdahl, published spring 1995.
Geoarchaeology by Michael Waters - A column that explores educational programs in geoarchaeology and discuss organizations dedicated to geoarchaeology.
Antique and Medieval Coins of Azerbaijan - Coins minted or circulating in Azerbaijan from 4th century B.C.E. to 19th century C.E. Photos and short descriptions.
Geoarchaeology Digiter Geoarcheologia - Presents the principles, applications, and difficulties of geoarchaeology along with case studies.
Jewish Evidence in 'Jewless' Armenia - An article in the Jerusalem Post reporting that in the one country curiously devoid of any Jewish history, bishop discovers proof of one ancient community.
Geoarchaeology in Iowa - A set of educational pages presented as part of the Iowa State Archaeologist's site.
Armenian Rock Arts Gallery - Reproductions of Armenian rock art with articles and links.
Geoarchaeology in the Canadian Prairie Ecozone - Portion of a larger study of the cultural adaptations in the Canadian prairie. Overview of geoarchaeology investigations.
The Rock Carvings of the Ghegham Mountain Range - A survey of Armenian rock art with descriptions, images, and references.
Geoarchaeology in the Georgia Bight - Scientists studying the geoarchaeology of Gray's Reef and nearby J-Reef are documenting the reefs' existence above sea level during geologic time to provide the foundation for studies on the existence of prehistoric humans and their prey in this area.
The Rock-Carvings of Syunik - Images and an article describing the carvings.
Geoarchaeology of Modern Deltas - Brief profile of the geoarchaeology aspect of the Smithsonian's Deltas-Global Change Program.
Prof. Stone visits the ARC and lectures in Detroit - Nearly 200 interested people, both from the Armenian American and the Jewish American communities, attended a lecture by Dr Michael E. Stone on February 4, 2002 on "Stones from the River: The Lost Jews of Armenia."
Geoarchaeology Syllabus - Arizona State University course syllabus. Includes detailed geoarchaeology bibliography.
Armenian Trip 2001 - Reports and images from the Hebrew University excavations in Eghegis.
Hamilton College - Geoarchaeology - Offers an undergraduate degree program in geoarchaeology. Program overview, courses, and faculty.
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots - UNESCO World Heritage Site description and petition.
Indiana State University Geoarchaeology - Offers a graduate degree in geography with a specialization in geoarchaeology.
The Holy City of St. Echmiatsin - Report on the prehistoric and historic excavations at the city.
Lakehead University Geoarchaeology - Program integrates a series of relevant courses taught in the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology and offers an interdisciplinary B.Sc. and H.B.Sc. degree in geoarchaeology.
The Unexpected Discovery of Vestiges of the Medieval Armenian Jews - An article by Kevin Alan Brook discussing the unexpected discovery in 1996 of Jewish graves by an Armenian bishop, Abraham Mkrtchyan.
Milfield Geoarchaeology Project - A long-running multi-disciplinary landscape project in the Milfield basin, Northumberland to provide an integrated approach to understanding past human settlement in relation to the environment.
Medieval Jewish Community in Eghegiz - Article including images in Kulanu reporting the discovery of Jewish graves in Armenia.
Northern Vaca Plateau Geoarchaeology Project - A multidisciplinary research effort that has carried out nine seasons (1990 - 1998) of work in the karst of western Belize. Project members, publications, virtual expedition.
Jews in Medieval Armenia - A bibliography of sources on the discovery of a Jewish cemetery in Armenia.
Provenance of Pitchstone Artefacts From Ballygalley, Northern Ireland - A geoarchaeology research project using the mineralogy, mineral chemistry, and geochemistry of artefacts found in Northern Ireland to connect them to their potential sources in Scotland.
Dr. Stone Expedition in Armenia - Videos, images, and reports freom the excavation in ChurchArmenia.
SAA Geoarchaeology Interest Group - Group whose goal is to advance the science of geoarchaeology, ensure continued professional development of members within the group, and assist in educating future geoarchaeologists. Part of the Society for American Archaeology.
The Chronology of Rock-Carvings - Abstract with references in Tracce.
Trent Valley Geoarchaeology - An interest group that aims to promote high quality, multidisciplinary geoarchaeological research advancing the sustainable use of the valley associated with the third longest river in England.
Virtual Ani, Armenia - Interactive map of the deserted medieval city brings up thumbnail photographs and key facts on each building. Brief history, account of its rediscovery and comments on recent excavation and restoration.
University of Bradford Geoarchaeology - Offers a BSc Geoarchaeology program.
Dangerous Archaeology - An exhibit about Francis Willey Kelsey's work in Armenia in 1919 to 1920.
University of Oregon Geoarchaeology Field School - Course covers geomorphology of semi-arid landscapes, descriptions of soils and stratigraphic sections, geomorphological mapping, air photo interpretation, and relationships between archaeological site location and environmental characteristics. The setting is south-central Oregon.
Project ArAGATS- The Archaeology and Geography of Ancient Transcaucasian States - The project is a joint Armenian-American archaeological research project between the University of Chicago and the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, with the goal of using modern archaeological methods to understand the transformation of early Transcaucasian societies from small pastoral and agricultural communities during the 3rd millennium B.C. into complexly ordered provinces of empires less than two thousand years later.
University of Reading - Profile of this graduate program leading to an MSc in Geoarchaeology.
Gandhara Era Art - A short description of Gandaharan art.
Yemen Geoarchaeology Project - The goals of this project are to document past interactions between human activity, landscape modification, and climate in a region which is presently extremely arid and supports little vegetation.
Museum Under Siege - An article by Nancy Hatch Dupree of Archaeology details the ongoing efforts to rescue the collections of Afghanistan's National Museum.
Archaeological Prospection - Archaeological Prospection covers all types of archaeological sites (e.g.. urban, rural, marine etc.) and the full range of underlying geology. It also researches archaeological uses of a wide range of prospecting techniques. This journal published online via Wiley InterScience. Archaeological Prospection
Kabul Museum Online - Some images of pre-islamic pieces of the Kabul Museum prior to its destruction.
Modeling Floodplain Dynamics and Stratigraphy: Implications for Geoarchaeology - Report which presents a new methodology for simulating the dynamic evolution of floodplain and valley systems over time scales relevant to New World prehistoric archaeology. [PDF file]
Afghan Cultural Heritage Crisis - The UNESCO emergency fund for Afghan culture. With image gallery and video.
RadioCarbon - International journal of radio-isotope dating: Article indexes; sales of subscriptions and back issues.
Afghanistan 1969-1974 - A collection of photographs by Dr. Volker Thewalt of Kabul Museum exhibits, Bamiyan, and other important sites in Afghanistan.
Beta Analytic - Commercial radiocarbon dating laboratory in Miami, Florida, US. Detailed description of methods and services.
Notes from the Road - Afghanistan - A history of the building and destruction of Afghanistan's archaeological treasures as seen through the life of archaeologist Dr. Chaibai Mustamandy.
Radiocarbon Web-Info - Extensive information concerning the radiocarbon dating method from Tom Higham, Radiocarbon Laboratory, University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Inscription throws new light to Hindu rule in Afghanistan - An areticle in the India Express reporting the recovery of a stone Sanscrit inscription near Mazar-i-Sharif a few years ago, has thrown new light on the reign of the Hindu Shahi ruler `Veka' in that country.
CalPal - The Cologne Radiocarbon Calibration and Paleoclimate Research Package is designed to support research on hominid behavioural response to pleistocene climate change.
Looting of Antiquities on the Rise - Article from the Institute for War and Peace Reporting reporting that more and more impoverished villagers are scraping a living by digging up Afghan treasures in illegal excavations.
How Stuff Works: Carbon-14 Dating - Introductory tutorial.
Afghanistan: An Archaeological Journey - The lecture presented by Nadia Tarzi on behalf of Dr. Zemaryalai Tarzi covers Afghanistans Archaeology and History. Some masterpieces will also be shown.
Radiocarbon Dating at Queen's University, Belfast - How does radiocarbon dating (14C) work and how is it measured? Answers from the Radiocarbon Dating Service at the School of Archaeology and Palaeoecology.
Afghanistan, une Histoire Millénaire - In homage to the Kabul Museum, this exhibition aims to present the great riches, diversity and beauty of Afghan heritage through a set of works of art which cover the entire ancient period, from prehistoric times to the Islamic period, from the Mongols to the Mughals, without forgetting the art of Kafiristan.
Radiocarbon Dating Services, Radioecology Lab of RCRM, Kiev - Lab in Ukraine offers radiocarbon dating services. Includes description of conventional method and Liquid scintillation counting techniques used.
'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban - From The Guardian, museum curators risked their lives to protect a 2nd century AD stone wine bowl carved with Bacchanalian scenes of naked women and satyrs dancing and feasting.
Leibniz-Labor - This laboratory at the University of Kiel provides radiometric dating and studies the use of stable and radioactive isotopes for archaeometry, palaeoclimate research and as tracers in environmental studies.
Vanishing Afghan Treasures - From the Institute for War & Peace Reporting, religious fanatics and smugglers have over the years laid waste to Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage
OCR Carbon Dating, Inc. - Oxidizable carbon ratio dating for carbon-based items from 1 year to 35,000 years old. This laboratory in Vermont supplies a mass of information on the process and procedures.
Buddhist manuscripts from Afghanistan in The Schøyen Collection - Information on the debate of ownership of Buddhist manuscripts from Afghanistan presently held in the private Schøyen Collection in Norway.
Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory - At the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand, provides radiocarbon dating services to international scientific, academic, and art/antiquities clients.
Afghans Display Ancient Stone - An article from the BBC reporting the acquisition of the 2000 year old Kushan Rabotak Stone. Includes statements of tolerance for archaeological remains by the Taliban.
Beta Analytic Inc. - Professional radiocarbon dating service.
Riding the horse revolution - From BBC News, archaeological science reveals how ferocious horses may once have been kept for their meat and milk.
Archaeobotanical Computer Database - A review of the archaeological evidence for food plants from the British Isles: an example of the use of the Archaeobotanical Computer Database (ABCD) by Philippa Tomlinson and Allan R. Hall.
Gangs Threaten Afghanistan's Archaeological Treasures - From ABC News, Afghanistan faces a race against time to save its archaeological treasures experts warn as rampant theft and smuggling of valuable artefacts continues unabated despite the outbreak of peace.
Archaeological Computing Newsletter - Updated quarterly, contributors report on their on-going work, reports on archaeological computing projects and issues, confrences, books, software, hardware, and web reviews.
Bamiyan - Two great figures of Buddha in the Bamiyan valley northwest of Kabul date from the Kushan Dynasty; the larger is 53 m high and the smaller is 120 feet.
Archaeological Data Archive Project - Web documents with archaeological data that may be viewed online and files that may be downloaded from the CSA server for inspection on users' machines with the aid of their own software.
The Bamiyan Tragedy - Illustrated report on the destruction by the ruling Taliban militia of the ancient Buddha statues at Bamiyan. History of the statues, UN and Buddhist protest.
Archaeological Predictive Modeling In Ontario's Forests - A computerized decision-making model which assists forest management planners in identifying areas most likely to be archaeological sites. Introduction, methodology, pilot projects, and reports.
The Buddhas of Bamiyan - An illustrated article by Jet van Krieken on the giant statues of Buddha hewn out from the rocks in the valley of Bamiyan, destroyed by the Taliban.
Archaeology Data Service - A searchable digital archive for archaeology, including Sites and Monuments Records for parts of the UK and Excavation Index for England. Text of CBA Research Reports. (Adobe Acrobat Reader).
The Buddhas of Bamiyan - An online version of an exhibition at the Courtauld Institute of Art of photographs taken in 1934 by Robert Byron of the colossal Buddhas at Bamiyan. Includes history of the huge Buddhist monastery.
Bibliography of Archaeological Computing - Compiled by Mike Dobson, University of Exeter.
Ancient Buddhist City Uncovered in Afghanistan - From Ananova, villagers in Afghanistan have uncovered a lost Buddhist city thought to date back to the 2nd Century.
Computer Applications in Archaeology - Directory of links to GIS, virtual reality, graphics and simulation, database, and on-line publishing in archaeology.
Dusty Mounds Unravel Clues to Vanished Afghan Past - From the Indian Express, beneath a series of mounds lie clues to a civilization that flourished long before Islam embraced Afghanistan.
Computer Image Analysis and Physical Analysis of Artifacts - Presentation of a methodology to use use two-dimensional images computer images for measurable and non-measurable artifact analysis.
Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding - From BBC News, conservation experts meeting in Kabul to rescue Afghan cultural heritage decide Kabul Museum should be restored before the giant statues.
Computers in Archaeology - Contains annotated links to computer applications in archaeology; GIS, CAD, database, visualisation, publication, and related software.
Talks Over Bamiyan Buddhas' Future - From the BBC, plans to preserve the remains of the great Buddhas of Bamiyan, destroyed by the Afghan Taleban last year, are discussed in Munich.
Cultural Resources GIS Facility: National Park Service - Contains links relevant to applying GPS to historic preservation and architectural surveys.
Borobudur - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.
The Digital Imprint - Project to help develop standards for the digital publication of archaeological field reports.The Template runs on Macintosh and Windows platforms, and is free for use to individuals wishing to publish their archaeological research
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