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Submerged Cultural Sites: opening a time capsule

Abstract The sea is often thought of as a great destroyer but it is also a great preserver. Once underwater, tangible culture often has a much greater chance of surviving than on land. This article explores how underwater cultural heritage sites are formed, the variety and importance of these sites and how they shed new light on the history of humanity.