submerged cultural landscapes

Submerged cultural landscapes are areas that once were land but are now underwater, shaped by human activity and natural processes over time. These can include former settlements, farming areas, or ceremonial sites that have been sunk due to rising sea levels, land subsidence, or other environmental changes. They hold valuable historical and archaeological information about past civilizations, communities, and ways of life. Studying these underwater sites helps us understand human history in relation to changing environments and offers insights into how societies adapted to their landscapes.