This paper reviews underwater archaeological exploration technologies outside of China,including traditional marine geophysical exploration technology based on acoustic,optical and electrical methods,unmanned underwater archaeological exploration technology,deep-sea archaeological exploration technology,remote sensing exploration technology and high-precision underwater exploration technology.Additionally,it introduces seven practical cases of underwater archaeological exploration technologies abroad.Five trends in the development of underwater archaeological exploration technology abroad are put forward:first,multi-source exploration of underwater archaeology;second,the increasing significance of deep-sea research in this field;third,integration with big data and artificial intelligence technology;fourth,monitoring and virtual restoration of underwater sites;fifth,international cooperation and knowledge sharing.
underwater archaeologyunderwater cultural heritageunderwater archaeological exploration technology