The Journal of Maritime Archaeology provides an international platform to address all aspects of maritime archaeology, both terrestrial and underwater. Covers landscape, structure, sites, and issues of heritage management. Spans archaeology and related disciplines such as cultural geography, history, ethnography, oceanography, and anthropology. Explores all aspects of the human past in maritime environments. Provides a conduit for maritime approaches across various disciplines. Emphasizes on theory, practice, and analysis related to maritime archaeological sites and technology.
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Archeology (arts and humanities)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Archaeology
Scopus Categories
Archeology (arts and humanities)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Maritime and Coastal ArchaeologyArchaeology and ancient environmental studiesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesArchaeological Research and ProtectionHistorical and Cultural Archaeology StudiesArchaeology and Historical StudiesPacific and Southeast Asian StudiesAncient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryLaw, logistics, and international tradeColonialism, slavery, and trade