International Centre for Underwater Archaeology In Zadar (Icua) | UNESCO Category II Centre
Contact: Božidara Petranovića 1, HR-23000 Zadar, Hrvatska, Tel. +385 23 253 041
Fax. +385 23 253 084 E-mail: info@icua.hr
www.icua.hr
Website: http://icua.hr/en/aboutcentre
Underwater archaeology in the Republic of Croatia has made considerable progress in the last couple of years and a high quality system for survey, research and protection of underwater archaeology sites and finds is being implemented. From now on, the focal point of these activities will be the International Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Zadar (ICUA).
Goals:
• organize the high-quality training and specialization of various experts in all aspects of underwater archaeology, nationally and internationally
• exchange knowledge from the field of underwater archeology
• develop international cooperation in regards to scientific research of underwater archeological sites with member states of UNESCO and international professional and scientific organizations
• inform the public about its activities with the goal of raising awareness about the underwater cultural heritage values
• organize international conferences, seminars and workshops
• unify the activities of underwater archaeology in the Republic of Croatia
• promote the capacity-building, pursuit of excellence and scientific research
• improve scientific and expert research of underwater archaeological sites
• promote the principles of the 2001 Convention and its annexes