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Screaming Skull
2001 ADM Discovery of the Well of Time
One of Mexico’s most significant underwater archaeological discoveries.
The Well of Time is one of ADM’s most significant underwater archaeological discoveries. The site contained 18 human skeletal remains of Mayan sacrifice, and dozens of ancient pottery relics. It was featured in a 2003 National Geographic special.
ADM informed Mexico’s Department of Archaeology of the discovery, and guided archaeologists to the site in 2001.
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The professional Exploration Teams of Advanced Diver Magazine (ADM) specialize in sub-aquatic artifact documentation, photography, and recovery. The Exploration Teams work closely with governmental agencies, educational institutions, archaeological groups, and private businesses to further the discovery of places of scientific or historical importance, and the recovery of items of singular interest or value.
ADM divers have conducted dozens of foreign expeditions, and have been involved with the numerous archaeological finds that have resulted. All these discoveries of human and scientific interest have been released to the proper officials for further excavation and recovery.
ADM has worked closely with several institutions and governmental agencies for the documentation and recovery of ancient artifacts, from 2000-year-old Mayan relics to 25,000 year-old remains of extinct animals, birds, and reptiles.
ADM has participated in multiple underwater cave expeditions with the goal of finding and collecting new species of life for scientific research.
During the past decade, ADM Exploration Teams have been involved with multiple shipwreck expeditions and recovery missions, such as the 1999 USS Monitor Project as well as several underwater survey and filming projects ranging from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes.
All members of the ADM team are trained to the highest levels of mixed gas diving certifications, using the latest in rebreather technology, and are highly experienced in working in extreme conditions, such as underwater caves, wrecks, limited visibility, etc.
Advanced Diver Magazine’s Exploration Teams are always ready to go in search of new locations that might have extraordinary potential for the discovery of the long forgotten or the never-before seen. ADM is continuously seeking opportunities to work with organizations or governments looking for professional underwater recoveries and/or photography.
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2000 year-old Burial Incense Plate
2007 ADM Lake Atitlan Expedition, Guatemala
The discovery of several ancient Mayan pottery pieces, stone tools, and other artifacts were recovered from Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan by the ADM expedition team.
The artifacts were recovered and delivered to the Archaeological Department of Guatemala.
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1200 year-old Mayan pottery
2003 ADM Discovery of the Chamber of Blue Waters
The ADM discovery of the subterranean Chamber of Blue Waters revealed several ancient Mayan pieces of pottery.
Artifacts were photographed in situ and left undisturbed. The Mexican Archaeology Department was notified of the secret location.
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Extinct Bahamian Crocodile
2005 Sawmill Sink Archaeological Project
ADM worked with the Bahamian Department of Antiquities in a joint recovery from an inland cave system that contained a multitude of animal, bird, and reptile remains.
Artifacts were photographed in situ, and then brought to the surface for the Bahamian Department of Antiquities.
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Extinct Bahamian Land Tortoise
2005 Discovery and recovery from Abaco Island
The complete remains of a previously unknown, now extinct, species of land tortoise that inhabited the Bahamas over 10,000 years ago.
The remains were first photographed undisturbed, then recovered and delivered intact to the Bahamian Department of Archaeology.
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Ancient Maya Human Remains
2004 ADM Discovery of the Well of Sacred Waters
ADM’s discovery of the Well of Sacred Waters revealed multiple human remains, ancient pottery, and weapons from the Mexican Revolutionary War.
Artifacts were photographed in situ and left undisturbed. The Mexican Archaeology Department was notified of the secret location.
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