Do Ships Shape the Shore? An Analysis of the Credibility of Ship Archaeological Evidence for Landing Site Morphology in the Baltic Sea

Credibility of Ship Archaeology for Landing Site Morphology

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ID12404264
AuthorsKristin Ilves (0000-0002-9872-1652, Södertörn University, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume41
Issue1
Pages94-105
Publication date2012-02-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1057-2414 • E-ISSN: 1095-9270
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1095-9270.2011.00337.x
OpenAlexW2145945484
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

In the context of the development of different kinds of watercraft during prehistory an interdependent line of development for landing sites and harbours is often suggested, and used to argue that it is almost impossible archaeologically to locate small and early landing sites. Although the constructional properties of prehistoric watercraft suggest that landing-structures were not absolutely necessary, there is nevertheless archaeological evidence of landing-facilities from the Stone Age, as well as landing-facilities for smaller boats to consider. This article will discuss to what extent ship archaeological evidence could be seen in a corresponding development to landing sites in its respective periods. © 2012 The Author

Archaeological evidence · Archaeology · Context (archaeology · Knapping · Prehistory · Shore · Watercraft · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · History · Law, logistics, and international trade · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology · Geology · Oceanography

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