Abstract
The prototype of a relational database for archaeological ceramics is presented. At this stage, the ceraDAT database contains the elemental compositions of several thousand ceramic artefacts from the Eastern Mediterranean, analysed by neutron activation analysis (NAA) at different laboratories. The data have been calibrated on the basis of the analytical routine and can be accessed via a web application. Apart from the elemental compositions, the database contains reference patterns of specific sites, metadata concerning archaeological information, the geographical distribution, literature references and former statistical evaluations. Due to the database design, the structure can be extended in future towards petrographical and mineralogical information.
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