Oceans Of Archaeology

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Discover the hidden world beneath the waves where ancient coastal plains once thrived. Oceans of Archaeology explores these submerged landscapes, uncovering the rich prehistoric past of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean.

Exploring Europe's and the eastern Mediterranean's submerged prehistoric landscapes and their archaeological treasures.

This book sheds light on vast coastal plains that disappeared underwater thousands of years ago, which served as vital routes to new lands and abundant natural resources for early humans. It delves into the largely uncharted underwater archaeology of these regions, revealing an extraordinary variety and wealth of prehistoric sites unmatched anywhere else in the world.

Experts from ten different countries collaborate to share stories of sunken settlements, mysterious sacred sites, remarkable artworks, and impressive navigation skills. The book vividly depicts Stone Age life through diverse evidence such as food preparation, flint tool production, hunting, and fishing activities.

Intriguingly, children's footprints provide fresh insights, guiding new research into early prehistoric life in these now submerged environments, bringing the distant past to life in a compelling way.

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