Underwater archaeology

“The sunken city of Baia in Italy. (100 BC - 500 CE) It was a Roman seaside resort on the bay of Naples. Baiae was even more popular than Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Capri. #archaeohistories”

Cozumel (Mayan: Island of the Swallows) (Kùutsmil in Modern Maya) is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucata...

Underwater archaeologists uncover remains of ancient harbor near Portorož, Slovenia Underwater archaeologists exploring the coastal stretch between Bernardin and Portorož, two bustling seaside resorts in Slovenia, have uncovered the remnants of an ancient harbor at the archaeological site of Fizine near Portorož. Among the most noteworthy discoveries are ancient masts, a rarity in archaeological finds. The Institute for Underwater Archaeology, which has overseen the excavations, highlights…

YONAGUNI....On the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lie submerged ruins estimated to be around 8,000 years old. Though some people believed that it was carved by geographic phenomena, it’s now confirmed to be man-made as the intricate stairways, carvings and right angles suggest. It was discovered in 1995 by a sport diver who strayed too far off the Okinawa shore with a camera in hand.

Jason deCaires Taylor is known for creating underwater museums that feature fascinating sculpture collections - and the latest is his first in the Mediterranean Sea.

Roman sunken city & delicious italian food? Don't look further, this is to Pozzuoli you need to go if you want to dive into history!

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A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.

Archaeologists excavating the famous ancient Greek shipwreck that yielded the Antikythera mechanism have recovered more than 50 items including a bronze armrest (possibly part of a throne), remains of a bone flute, fine glassware, luxury ceramics, a pawn from an ancient board game, and several elements of the ship itself.