Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application

This paper underscores the critical need for open data practices in archaeo-historical research, particularly in the face of limited historical data availability, especially in underrepresented regions. Our study was conducted within the framework of the PERAIA project, which introduced an innovativ...

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Main Author: David Laguna-Palma
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Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Open Humanities Data
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Online Access:https://account.openhumanitiesdata.metajnl.com/index.php/up-j-johd/article/view/158
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description This paper underscores the critical need for open data practices in archaeo-historical research, particularly in the face of limited historical data availability, especially in underrepresented regions. Our study was conducted within the framework of the PERAIA project, which introduced an innovative approach by creating an open data database and web application to enhance data accessibility and reusability. This platform offers a comprehensive gazetteer that covers archaeological and heritage sites within the Eastern Mediterranean area (Crete and Marmarica) spanning Late Prehistory and Antiquity. To achieve this, we employed a digital research methodology that integrated legacy data with systematic aerial and satellite imagery analysis. This integration allowed us to identify previously known and unknown sites, enriched with associated (meta)data. Our commitment to open science is embodied in our open data practices. We also make the data accessible through Zenodo, ensuring that such data are available for potential reuse.
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spelling doaj.art-3dc0ea55181b4c06a430dd78c0bb726d2024-02-13T07:38:05ZengUbiquity PressJournal of Open Humanities Data2059-481X2024-01-01102210.5334/johd.158158Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web ApplicationDavid Laguna-Palma0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-9324Department of Prehistory and Archaeology, University of GranadaThis paper underscores the critical need for open data practices in archaeo-historical research, particularly in the face of limited historical data availability, especially in underrepresented regions. Our study was conducted within the framework of the PERAIA project, which introduced an innovative approach by creating an open data database and web application to enhance data accessibility and reusability. This platform offers a comprehensive gazetteer that covers archaeological and heritage sites within the Eastern Mediterranean area (Crete and Marmarica) spanning Late Prehistory and Antiquity. To achieve this, we employed a digital research methodology that integrated legacy data with systematic aerial and satellite imagery analysis. This integration allowed us to identify previously known and unknown sites, enriched with associated (meta)data. Our commitment to open science is embodied in our open data practices. We also make the data accessible through Zenodo, ensuring that such data are available for potential reuse.https://account.openhumanitiesdata.metajnl.com/index.php/up-j-johd/article/view/158archaeological heritage managementopen dataloud+fair principlesdigital humanities
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Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
Journal of Open Humanities Data
archaeological heritage management
open data
loud+fair principles
digital humanities
title Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
title_full Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
title_fullStr Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
title_short Enhancing Archaeological Heritage Management: The PERAIA Project’s Open Data Database and Web Application
title_sort enhancing archaeological heritage management the peraia project s open data database and web application
topic archaeological heritage management
open data
loud+fair principles
digital humanities
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