Underwater archaeological sites

00:00:00,380In today's lecture, we'll be examining the role of underwater archaeological sites in uncovering details about ancient civilizations that might otherwise have been lost to time. 00:00:12,840These sites are particularly significant for studying cultures that left little to no formal records. 00:00:21,310A good example is the Maoris of New Zealand, whose history was passed down orally rather than through written documents. In fact, they are frequently recognized as a society that lacke...