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2015, Maritime Studies in the Wake of the Byzantine Shipwreck at Yassiada, Turkey, Deborah N. Carlson, Justin Leidwanger, and Sarah M. Kampbell, eds. (College Station: Texas A&M University Press).
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This foreword reflects on the evolution of maritime studies through the lens of significant archaeological findings, particularly concerning Byzantine shipwrecks. The narrative conveys personal experiences and acknowledges past mistakes made during excavations, focusing on the excavated site at Yassiada, Turkey. Emphasis is placed on the importance of publishing archaeological data for future reinterpretations and the growth in methodologies within underwater archaeology, while highlighting the challenges faced by early excavators.
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