The Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies (RIMS) was established in 1975 to provide the logistical support required for maritime research. The institute is based at the Research Authority of the University of Haifa. It supports terrestrial, coastal, and underwater research projects conducted by researchers of the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures, as well as by many researchers associate affiliated with it. It is Israel’s sole maritime archaeology institute and a global leader in underwater archaeology. Since its foundation, it has pioneered leading edge research, and established a universal reputation for the quality and innovation of its work.
A new publication titled “Quantifying ancient architecture: Stone-level machine learning reveals architectural variation and settlement growth at Shivta” and authored by E. Uziel, G. Avni,
