Local Resources, Global Heritage: An Introduction to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

On January 2, 2009, the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage entered into force, setting an international precedent for the protection and preservation of underwater archaeological resources and providing guidelines for site management and responsible investig...

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Published in:Journal of maritime archaeology 2010-12, Vol.5 (2), p.79-83
Main Authors: Evans, Amanda M., Russell, Matthew A., Leshikar-Denton, Margaret E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Archaeology
Introduction
Social Sciences
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Summary:On January 2, 2009, the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage entered into force, setting an international precedent for the protection and preservation of underwater archaeological resources and providing guidelines for site management and responsible investigation. Historically, submerged cultural resources, particularly shipwrecks, have been exploited primarily for their potential monetary value. Over the last 50 years archaeologists have challenged this perception, demonstrating the cultural and scientific value of submerged cultural resources.
ISSN:1557-2285
1557-2293
DOI:10.1007/s11457-010-9066-x