Restos náufragos dispersos en ambientes costero-marinos

A large quantity of archaeological remains has been collected over several decades along more than 15 km of coastline around Centinela del Mar (Buenos Aires province). These remains consist mainly of refined earthenware fragments, bone cutlery handles, and artifacts of nautical origin. The coverage of these findings in public media prompted an archaeological evaluation, which included interviews with collectors, a general analysis of the collections, and a coastal survey. The study of the assemblages and their distribution, combined with historical information, supports the hypothesis that the remains correspond to a commercial cargo lost in a shipping mishap between the early and mid-19th century while en route to a Pacific harbor. Several lines of investigation are proposed to further evaluate this interpretation. Both natural and anthropogenic site formation processes in coastal environments are considered, along with the challenges associated with their management. Finally, the study provides insights into the social practices surrounding maritime cultural heritage

Assemblage (archaeology) · Harbour · Natural (archaeology) · Population · Shore · Archaeology and Cultural Heritage · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology