Safeguarding the Underwater Cultural Heritage

© UNESCO/A. Vanzo
Wreck in the Golf of Sagone, France.
Underwater Cultural Heritage encompasses all traces of human existence that lie or were lying under water and have a cultural or historical character. Recognizing the urgent need to preserve and protect such heritage, UNESCO elaborated in 2001 the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.
Film EN | FR | SP | AR | Danish | PT
News
-
22.05.12
Cuban archaeologist receives distinction Emerging Explorer 2012 from the National Geographic Society
-
17.05.12
Call for Applications: Advanced Underwater Archaeology Course 2012 (Deadline: 3 August 2012)
-
03.04.12
Titanic now protected by UNESCO. Director-General calls for remembrance and protection
-
28.03.12
Educational Kit on Underwater Cultural Heritage. Manual of Didactic activities for teachers










