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Uncovering 2200 Years Of Submerged History with Rasika Muthucumarana | All About That Reef : EP9

Uncovering 2200 Years Of Submerged History with Rasika Muthucumarana | All About That Reef : EP9

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Welcome to our ninth episode! This time, we explore the field of maritime archaeology and the work involved in uncovering Sri Lanka’s submerged cultural heritage.

We speak with Rasika Muthucumarana, Senior Archaeology Officer at the Maritime Archaeology Unit of the Central Cultural Fund, about his journey into underwater archaeology and what it means to work at the intersection of history and the ocean. From his long-term work on the Godawaya shipwreck, the oldest known wreck in Sri Lanka and the Asia-Pacific region, to curating the Maritime Archaeology Museum in Galle, Rasika shares insights into some of the country’s most significant underwater discoveries.

We also talk about new projects on the horizon, the practicalities of excavation, and what advice he has for those curious about entering the field.

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