The International Centre for Underwater Archaeology Zadar (ICUA Zadar), category II centre under the auspices of UNESCO, is organizing a 2-week Advanced underwater archaeology course that will take place in Zadar region, Croatia from 2nd to 13th October 2023.
The course will consist of theoretical and practical (hands on) instructions in the field of underwater archaeology i.e., techniques of underwater archaeological excavation and documentation of underwater sites and finds. The course is aimed at archaeologists who have diving experience and some experience of practical underwater archaeology. It is designed to provide participants with advanced skills and training in underwater archaeology knowledge in project planning.
The course is organized with the financial support of the Ministry of culture and media of the Republic of Croatia. Practical organization is coordinated by ICUA Zadar and other guest lectures and associates. Theoretical lesson will be held in morning or evening hours, while practical instruction and excavation will take place around noon in the vicinity of Zadar. After successfully completing the exercises, the practical part related to the underwater archaeological site research will take place at the Barbir position in Sukošan. ICUA Zadar has been conducting underwater archaeological research at the Roman port in Sukošan for several years. During these investigations, remains of a breakwater, a pier, and a sensational discovery of a wooden ship construction have been found.
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