The Archaeology of Basque Fisheries throughout the Atlantic, a Reappraisal

Several decades have passed since the first archaeological research on Basque fishing in the North Atlantic was conducted. This session provides a state-of-the-art appraisal of the research developed since then, both to provide a critical review of past studies and also to highlight modern research in the field and laboratory. Sailing from the Basque Country to the British Isles, Canada or Iceland, the voyages of Basque fishermen and whalers provide case studies that, considered together, offer a dynamic and global perspective of the Early Modern Period. Cultural interactions, colonial process, local histories, economics, and supply policies are some of the aspects of modern Basque North Atlantic studies that will be presented in this session. Archaeological studies with terrestrial and / or underwater components are wellcomed.