Medieval History
By combining meteorology and archaeology, Norwegian scientists may discover old sea routes and mooring sites, and boost our knowledge of maritime culture dating from the ancient period to the end of the Middle Ages.
?Archaeology has a long-standing tradition in protecting areas on land. But unfortunately, there is little attention to cultural monuments at the sea-shore and under water,? says meteorologist Marianne Nitter at the University of Stavanger?s Museum of Archaeology.
?These may include mooring and landing sites, jetties, boat-houses, standing stones and house remains ? objects which can inform us about prehistoric maritime culture and our ancestors? mobility and travelling routes,? she adds.
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Medieval History
Scientists develop new methods to discover maritime archaeology
By combining meteorology and archaeology, Norwegian scientists may discover old sea routes and mooring sites, and boost our knowledge of maritime culture dating from the ancient period to the end of the Middle Ages.
?Archaeology has a long-standing tradition in protecting areas on land. But unfortunately, there is little attention to cultural monuments at the sea-shore and under water,? says meteorologist Marianne Nitter at the University of Stavanger?s Museum of Archaeology.
?These may include mooring and landing sites, jetties, boat-houses, standing stones and house remains ? objects which can inform us about prehistoric maritime culture and our ancestors? mobility and travelling routes,? she adds.
Click here to read this article on Medievalists.net
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