Underwater Archaeology

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Several ceramic bowls rest on the seafloor, stuck together along with corroded iron and remnants of sea life.

What We're Still Uncovering from an 800-Year-Old Shipwreck

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A Year in Review and a Look to the Future

Press Releases

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“X-ray gun” helps researchers pinpoint the origins of pottery found on ancient shipwreck

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A shipwreck and an 800-year-old “Made in China” label reveal lost history