International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

Aims & Scope

The journal covers all aspects of the study of nautical archaeology, exploring the use and development of water transport, maritime trade, coastal resource use, and the infrastructures that supported these activities from prehistory to the recent past.

The material covered includes both terrestrial and underwater sites related to seas and inland waterways and ranges from shipwreck studies to maritime landscapes.

The journal aims to encourage a broad appreciation and understanding of the social impact of our maritime past in its wider cultural context.

IJNA keeps readers abreast of the latest discoveries, excavations, techniques, and theoretical approaches.

Coverage includes: -Archaeological evidence for ships and boats, navigation and trade- Survey and excavation of sites in rivers, lakes and the sea- Harbours and other coastal sites- Artefact studies- Legislation and cultural heritage management- Theoretical approaches

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.438

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12892

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Earth and Planetary Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The maritime cultural landscape

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Christer

• The Uluburun shipwreck: an overview

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Cemal

• Transition from Shell to Skeleton in Ancient Mediterranean Ship-Construction: analysis, problems, and future research

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Patrice, Yaacov, Eric

• Mapping Submerged Archaeological Sites using Stereo-Vision Photogrammetry

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Jon, Oscar, Matthew, Ian

• The ROMACONS Project: a Contribution to the Historical and Engineering Analysis of Hydraulic Concrete in Roman Maritime Structures

  Citation: 75

  Authors: John Peter, Christopher, Steven M., Roberto, Emanuele, Robert L.

• Ancient harbours in the Mediterranean. Part 1

  Citation: 71

  Authors: D. J.

• Recent maritime archaeological research in Israel-A preliminary report

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Avner, Ehud

• Ancient harbours in the Mediterranean. Part 2

  Citation: 65

  Authors: D. J.

• Formation of coral concretions on marine iron

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Neil A.

• Ancient anchors-technology and classification

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Gerhard

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