Bahrain, Aug. 5 -- In a pioneering step for archaeological research, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) has launched a joint initiative with the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) and the Institute of Cultural Property Research at Teikyo University in Japan to explore Bahrain's underwater cultural heritage.

The initiative aims to employ advanced technologies to locate, document, and study submerged archaeological remains and historic shipwrecks in Bahraini waters, contributing to a deeper understanding of the Kingdom's history. It also highlights the enduring relationship between the people of Bahrain and the sea, a defining geographical feature that has shaped the Kingdom's identity and cultural heritage. ...