Constructing America from the Sea: Maritime Archaeology Research, International Cooperation and Best Practices in the Underwater Cultural Heritage of Latin America
Rey da Silva, A.; Herrera Tovar, J.M.
Journal of Maritime Archaeology 12(3): 149-162
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 1557-2285 DOI: 10.1007/s11457-017-9189-4Document Number: 498836
This article introduces this special issue of the Journal of Maritime Archaeology by giving a brief introduction to the current situation of the practice of maritime archaeology in Latin America, as well as reviewing the main challenges that the discipline faces here. An assessment of existing regional cooperation, the presence of maritime archaeology within the international community and its importance to develop new theoretical and methodological perspectives that advance access to knowledge is made. Finally, the article focuses on some of the current work carried out in Latin America.