David Robinson, Adjunct Professor, Maritime Studies, UConn-Avery Point
Biology/Physics Building, Room 130
No registration required—FREE
Adults and children ages 10 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Maritime Archaeology is an exciting branch of archaeology that involves the underwater investigation of archaeological sites. Recent work has revealed a submerged landscape known as the Doggerlands in the southern part of the North Sea between present day Great Britain and Europe. The inhabitants of this area developed a rich and advanced culture 8,500 years ago that was submerged by rising seas and lost to history. Today, maritime archaeological work off the coast of Denmark near the town of Skaelskor is uncovering the remains of a submerged settlement researchers have named Tudsehage. UConn archaeologist David Robinson is one of the team members recovering the remarkable finds of Tudsehage, including many organic artifacts preserved by the anaerobic underwater environment. The National Geographic Channel produced a television show about the investigation of this very real civilization that disappeared beneath the waves just like the mythical Atlantis. This exciting and informative National Geographic episode will be shown, along with some original slides of the work done by Robinson last summer, followed by a question and answer session.
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