"A lot of African history was written in a very Eurocentric spirit," says Simbine, expressing the need for a narrative shift through underwater archaeology to empower African voices.
"We are looking to rewrite African history using underwater archaeology," shared Simbine, highlighting the project’s commitment to restoring African narratives and preserving maritime heritage.
The Slave Wrecks Project aims to train Africans in underwater archaeology, enabling communities to identify and preserve shipwrecks, thereby telling their own historical stories.
The international research team dives to document the wreck, aiming to gather insights on the construction of an 18th-century slave ship and its tragic history.
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