UNESCO UNITWIN Network on Underwater Archaeology. Workshop on Underwater Archaeology for the African Countries

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1 UNITWIN Network on Underwater Archaeology Workshop on Underwater Archaeology for the African Countries (13-23 May 2015 Kemer / Antalya Turkey) INTRODUCTION Training Ship "Selçuk 1" from Selçuk University and the UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology UNITWIN Network The Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001) ensures the comprehensive protection of underwater cultural heritage through clear legal and operational rules, in addition to setting a scientific work methodology in its Annex. In the course of the First Africa Regional Meeting, which took place in Yenagoa (Nigeria) in November 2013, the different countries representatives acknowledged the need for reinforcement of capacities throughout the region in order to adequately protect their archaeological sites found, totally or partially, under water. Capacity building is, therefore, required - together with the implementation of an appropriate legal framework- with regards to exploration, excavation, conservation and restoration of underwater cultural heritage. One of the main aims of the UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology 1 is to organize regional and international capacity-building programmes, scientific conferences and seminars to advance in the field of underwater archaeology as well as to promote its development among Member States without the necessary curricula. Selçuk University (Turkey), coordinator of the Network, thus organizes an introductory training course addressed to the African region focused on the basics principles and techniques to understand, study, record and manage the underwater cultural heritage. 1 Network of Universities and Institutions dedicated to the research and education in underwater archaeology and related disciplines (established in September 2012). 1

2 OBJECTIVES The UNITWIN Workshop on Underwater Archaeology for the African Countries will aim at establishing an understanding of underwater cultural heritage among government heritage officials and archaeologists of the invited African countries. It will also promote the use of the scientific standards settled by the international community in the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. It shall moreover provide the basis for effective collaboration and co-operation among the African region and beyond. Upon completion of the different parts of the course, the participants will receive a certification. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE The course will run for a period of 12 days combining theoretical classes with practical sessions following the training schemes and standards collected in the Foundation Course Manual on the Protection and Management of the Underwater Cultural Heritage 2 and the Manual on Activities directed to the Underwater Cultural Heritage 3. The theoretical classes will take place in the UNITWIN Training Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Kemer (Turkey) as well as in the training vessel of the Network, where most of the practical part of the course will be carried out. The language of the training course will be English. Accommodation will be provided in the dormitory of the Training Center. Modules of the Course 4 THEORETICAL MODULES in UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction to the Principles of Underwater Archaeology & type of sites The Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Introduction to Nautical Archaeology I & II Management of Underwater Archaeology & Underwater Archaeological Resources The Annex of the Convention. Project Design Data Management in Maritime and Underwater Archaeology TEACHERS Ulrike Guérin Filipe Castro Thijs Maarleveld 2 The Foundation Course Manual on the Protection and Management of the Underwater Cultural Heritage was developed out of the Training Course for the Asian Pacific Region in 2011 and it has been already used in several training programmes in the Latin American and Caribbean region in 2012 and The Manual for activities directed to the Underwater Cultural Heritage was published in 2012 and explain the Rules of the Annex of the 2001 Convention. 4 The modules on underwater archaeology and management of the underwater cultural heritage will be complemented by a reinforcement of the different diving expertise of the participants with the following modules. 2

3 Archaeological Survey Desk-based and Significance Assessment In situ Preservation Intrusive Techniques in Underwater Archaeology Conservation and Finds Handling Presentation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage & Public Archaeology Photogrammetry Boat Recording Remote sensing and marine geophysics Capacity building in Underwater Cultural Heritage Ma ri ti me ethnography Submerged Prehistoric Archaeology Waterfront Archaeological Documentation Archives in the archaeological research The Cri mea Project Underwater Expedition African region situation on underwater cultural heritage. Group Discussion Ziad Morsy Ziad Morsy Jonathan Benjamin Lucy Blue Jonathan Benjamin Lucy Blue Lucy Blue Jonathan Benjamin Magda Nowakowska Filipe Castro Magda Nowakowska Participants Modules on DIVING Navigation Equipment Technique Boat Diving Stress and Rescue Search and Recovery EUIFA (European Underwater Imaging Festivals Association) Advanced Underwater Photography and Film Course DAN (Divers Alert Network) Oxygen Provider and Basic Life Support Course TEACHERS Okay Sütçüoğlu / Günay Dönmez Okay Sütçüoğlu / Günay Dönmez Murat Egi Murat Egi 3

4 Practicum: The practical session will consist in a series of dives up to 30 metres of depth that will compound the certification of an Advance Open Water certification as well as they will aim at putting in practice the survey and recording methods learnt during the theoretical lectures of the course. Country Presentations: Participants will be asked to make a short 20 minutes presentation on the situation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in their countries. These presentations will lead to a group discussion and reflexion on the potential threats that submerged heritage in African countries is facing as well as the means needed to mitigate these negative impacts. Coordinators and Lecturers of the course: Dr Hakan Oniz Coordinator Coordinator Dr Ulrike Guérin Ziad M. Morsy Dr Thijs Maarleveld Dr Lucy Blue Dr Jonathan Benjamin Dr Magda Nowakowska Dr Filipe Castro Selçuk University (Turkey) Underwater Archaeologist, SSI-CMAS-DAN-EUIFA Instructor. Secretariat of the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Secretariat of the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Alexandria University (Egypt) Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology and the Management of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Southern Denmark University (Denmark) Maritime Archaeology Programme Southampton University (United Kingdom) Centre for Maritime Archaeology Flinders University (Australia) Department of Archaeology University of Warsaw (Poland) Institute of Archaeology University of Texas A&M (United States of America) Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation Diving techniques: Dr Sergei Fazlulin World Confederation for Underwater Activities CMAS Scientific Committee Member 4

5 Dr Ufuk Kocabaş Dr Salih Murat Egi Istanbul University Maritime Archaeologist Faculty of Letters Divers Alert Network (DAN) Europe - National Manager PRACTICAL INFORMATION Travel expenses & Accommodation The organizers will cover the accommodation during the length of the course. Participants should note that rooms will be shared with other participants in the UNITWIN Training Center Guess House at Kemer; Travel to Antalya International Airport as well as the Visa fees will need to be covered by the designating country; Local transportation, diving equipment as well as training and educational materials will be provided by the organizers; Other daily expenses are borne by the participants. CONTACT DETAILS UNITWIN Network Selçuk University Secretariat of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage 7, place de Fontenoy, 75007, Paris, FRANCE Tel: (+ 33) (0) a.rey-da-silva@unesco.org Dr Hakan Oniz Selçuk University Faculty of Letters Department of Archaeology, Kampus Konya, TURKEY Tel: / / hakan.oniz@gmail.com With the support of: 5

6 WORKSHOP IN UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES TIMETABLE WEEK 1 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday Arrival of participants to the Kemer UNITWIN Training Centre 5 Opening - Presentation (HO, ZM, TM, FC & ARS) Introduction to Underwater Archaeology & types of sites (HO) Convention (UG) Introduction to Nautical Archaeology II (FC) Photogrammetry (JB) Photogrammetry Practicum Submerged Prehistoric Archaeology (JB) Desk-based and Significance assessment Presentation of UCH & Management of Public Archaeology Underwater Cultural Heritage & archaeological Remote sensing and resources (TM) Introduction to Nautical Archaeology I (FC) Archaeological Survey 3D survey techniques Use of Site recorder LUNCH TIME Annex of the Convention: Project Design Data Management Diving Safety Laboratory (DSL) marine geophysics (JB) Waterfront archaeology documentation (MN) Cultural visit 6 Capacity building in Underwater Cultural Heritage (LB) Maritime ethnography (LB) Boat recording (LB) Boat recording Practicum (LB) Field Research in DAN Europe 5 Transport between Antalya International Airport and the UNITWIN Training Centre Guess House will be provided by the organizers. 6 Cultural visits are planned to the Antalya Archaeological Museum, to the Antalya Aquarium and to the Phaselis ancient archaeological site. Ticket entrances should be paid by the participants. 6

7 WORKSHOP IN UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES TIMETABLE WEEK 2 Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Sunday Intrusive Techniques (HO) Conservation & Finds Handling (ZM) In situ Preservation (ZM) The Crimea Project Underwater Expedition (MN) Search & Recovery (HO) Underwater Photography and Film Course (HO) Boat diving (OS/GD) DIVING Stress & Rescue (ME) Oxygen Provider and Basic Life Support Course (ME) LUNCH TIME Presentations from students & Discussion on the UCH African situation Closing remarks & Diplomas Archives in Archaeological Research (FC) Navigation (HO) Cultural visit Return of participants to their home countries Equipment techniques (OS/GD) DAN Oxygen First Aid Course These classes and diving lessons will be given on board Selçuk I, UNITWIN Training Ship. Closing dinner 7