The Underwater Archaeological Career Progress of Research in China Showed by 'Nanhai I'

摘要

As a great cultural country, China not only has precious relics on the road, but also has valuable cultural treasures in far-reaching seas. This shows the importance of underwater archaeology. As a branch of archaeology, underwater archaeology has also experienced the development stage. "Nanhai I" is a major milestone in China's underwater archaeology process. It can be said that it is a sign of the beginning of underwater archaeology in China. This paper discusses this point from four aspects: exploration and planning, capital investment, mining technology, and laws and regulations, and expresses the author's opinion on its historical value.