https://www.seaproject.org/home daily 1.0 2020-08-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2bb9497881a61377e0b329/1596701024254/The%2BSea%2BProject%2BLogo%2B%2523Color%2BNoEdit-01.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2b6d36459b3e00cee90094/1596681552562/Prow.jpg Home - The Seafaring in East Africa (SEA) Project studies the relationship between the Indian Ocean World and East Africa. The scope of this project includes anthropological, archaeological, and scientific research to further our knowledge of the fascinating cultures and peoples of East Africa, their influence over other cultures of the Indian Ocean region, and how they were in turn influenced by them. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2b6deeea21bc5853d176a3/1596682014126/shell.jpg Home - The SEA Project is committed to decolonizing knowledge production. Research must be conducted ethically and in a manner that benefits community stakeholders in cultural heritage. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2b6f817881a61377d99e95/1596682334938/Workers.jpg Home - The SEA Project works with local communities to generate archaeological and anthropological data, making research a more collaborative and less exploitative enterprise https://www.seaproject.org/contact daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://www.seaproject.org/ongoing-projects daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cd57c089d481965b15acb/1596774039984/Akshay+Kizim1.jpg Research - Archaeological Excavation The SEA Project excavates sites of historic and cultural significance in East Africa using the most cutting-edge methods and with intensive community participation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cd65f8ab67345bb94faae/1596774050517/Madema.jpg Research - Ethnography Understanding how modern populations interact with the ocean through tangible and intangible cultural practices allows us to generate testable hypotheses concerning past behaviors. In addition, ethnographic research conducted today generates valuable information about current practices that would be of great use to future scholars. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cf0fe089d481965b3e68d/1596780809602/Lab.jpeg Research - Curation and Education The SEA Project stores and curates ethnographic, archaeological, and other materials in a manner respectful of local cultural traditions. In addition to preserving important material culture, the curated materials are also used in museum displays and teaching kits for popular education. https://www.seaproject.org/about daily 0.75 2020-08-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2c90f012aeff645961a066/1596756222610/The%2BSea%2BProject%2BLogo%2B%2523Color%2BNoEdit-01.jpg About https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2c918b1f93ea1465ac522e/1596756628046/Garden.jpg About https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2c926b8ea6843d9256871b/1596756633576/Ameir.jpg About https://www.seaproject.org/archaeological-field-station daily 0.75 2020-08-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b80ed3517cb4ce0a36606/1596687923801/Housefront.jpeg Archaeological Field Station View from the secure gate. The SEA Project Field Station lies amidst a lush community garden. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b819d1a3e3d14018fcfa3/1596686846881/Raising.jpg Archaeological Field Station To celebrate Zanzibar's rich maritime culture, the Field Station houses a complete local canoe known as an ngalawa. Here, workers raise the boat to hang from the ceiling of the entrance hall. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b82240be1946932e412a9/1596686964258/Community.jpg Archaeological Field Station Just within the entrance lies a community gathering space that is often used by members of the community for their own projects. When not in use, it serves as a place where project members can socialize. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b828a92d25238eb54f1c8/1596687048161/Lab.jpeg Archaeological Field Station The Field Station has a large archaeological lab with secure storage facilities for artifacts and equipment. The large tables provide a broad workspace to suit the needs of any researcher. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b834f88404a4c2d4532d2/1596687223028/Chameleon.jpg Archaeological Field Station The community garden also houses many species of local wildlife, like this chameleon. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b837ef926141b524b3ce3/1596687304916/giantshell.jpg Archaeological Field Station As a coral limestone island, Zanzibar boasts some fabulous fossils like this giant clam. The Field Station is also committed to preserving the island's paleontological heritage. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b83d923dbc01e7fdbba96/1596687372198/Community+research.jpg Archaeological Field Station Members of the local community play an integral role in archaeological research at the Field Station. Here, data concerning the day's shellfish catch is being recorded. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b84203a89d62dcaf2d39c/1596687475839/Scientist.jpg Archaeological Field Station The Field Station also has a sheltered outdoor lab/workspace with a flotation station (background). Here, a member of the local community collects subsistence data. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b84ae99382169b48b908f/1596687569655/Fhlily.jpg Archaeological Field Station Water lilies grow in a small fish pond set in the community garden. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b84db3517cb4ce0a3e43c/1596687652714/Ngalawa.jpg Archaeological Field Station The Field Station is located within a few minutes' walk from a beautiful white sand beach. Here, a traditional canoe (ngalawa) rests on the sand during low tide. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2b861f7881a61377dc528d/1596687979247/Sunset%2Bfield%2Bhouse.jpg Archaeological Field Station The view from the veranda at sunset. Note the tubs for defleshing faunal remains. The Field Station is in the process of creating a world-class comparative faunal collection. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/5f2b7ecd382dc56fac8f20da/5f2c8a7f8f6b6e705ae9dd74/1596754643724/Garden.jpeg Archaeological Field Station The community garden today. Lush foliage and lily ponds create a serene environment where research takes place. https://www.seaproject.org/plans-for-the-future daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cf31f0f9c273968d41a54/1596781884172/FutureProj.jpg Plans for the Future - Museum of Zanzibari and Swahili Heritage In the 2.5 acre plot to the left, The SEA Project plans to construct a world-class museum showcasing Zanzibar’s and the Swahili coast’s rich cultural and historic heritage. Locally managed, this facility will serve as a research workspace, educational center, and economic force - all while preserving valuable cultural material. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cf4c5be67457c9f3b8e3d/1596781878790/Fieldschool.jpg Plans for the Future - Field School The SEA Project plans to run annual archaeological and ethnographic field schools in collaboration with institutions of higher learning both from Tanzania and across the world https://www.seaproject.org/our-partners daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b27082d26986dda0f328a/t/5f2cf65ce03c0f4bec8fd387/1596782237707/Screen+Shot+2020-08-07+at+1.35.52+AM.png Our Partners