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Maritime Heritage of Indian Ocean

 
Alok Tripathi (Editor)
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Maritime Heritage of Indian Ocean contains selected researches related to marine archaeology in general and maritime heritage of Indian Ocean in particular. Papers contributed by renowned archaeologists and maritime historians provide valuable information about a variety of topics such as maritime trade, underwater excavations, shipwrecks, traditional shipwrecks and navigation technology, ancient ceramics, conservation of underwater finds, historic harbours, scientific advances in the field of underwater archaeology, and protection of underwater cultural heritage. Recent finds and use of modern technology for excavation, study and preservation of cultural heritage in Indian Ocean region have brought many unknown facts to light. Information generated throught underwater archaeologgical researches have maritime history. These researches also cover a long period, from Harappan to modern, making the volume useful for all. Profusely illustrated with photographs, maps and line drawings this book will fascinate not only the scholars and serious students but also to all those interested in heritage and oceans.

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About the author

Alok Tripathi

Dr. Alok Tripathi, born in 1965 at Gwalior, obtained his Masters Degree in A.I.H.C. and Archaeology and Sociology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior and Doctor of Philosophy from M.S. University of Baroda. He has participated in archaeological excavations at Karbabhat and Sorar, Sopara, Paithan, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi and Ojiyana. He is a diver and has participated in underwater excavations at Dwarka in the Arabian Sea; Transquebar and Kaveripattnam in the Bay of Bengal; Calanque de I' Ann (France); La Pointe Lequin (France); Cala Culip VI (Spain) in the Mediterranean Sea and Saint Vaast La Hougue (France) in the English Channel. He is presently heading the Underwater Archaeology Wing of the Archaeological Survey of India. He is Director of excavation of a shipwreck Princes Royal off Bangaram Island and excavation at Elephanta Island, in the Arabian Sea and excavation at Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal. He has visited France, Spain, Monaco, Denmark, U.K., Hong Kong, Macau SAR China and Nepal. He is the author of 'Excavation of Princes Royal', 'Recent Excavations in Rajasthan' and editor of 'Proceedings of the International Seminar on Marine Archaeology' and 'Remote Sensing and Archaeoogy'. Besides he has published more than 50 research papers in various reputed journals and other volumes.

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Bibliographic information

Title Maritime Heritage of Indian Ocean
Author Alok Tripathi
Format Hardcover
Date published: 29.08.2013
Edition 1st.ed.
Language: English
isbn 9788188934997
length xii+352p., Line Drawings; Colour & B/W; Illustrations; Bibliography; Index; 29cm.