Open Context

Open Context publishes archaeological research data, including field notes, images, maps, models, and records with stable identifiers.

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About Open Context

Open Context is a web-based platform for publishing and sharing archaeological and related research data. Researchers can make field documentation, images and excavation records discoverable and searchable online. Visitors can also browse and explore published material, such as artifact images for comparison. The service aims to link data to the wider world, including museum collections and other research resources.

Key features

  • Publish documents, field notes, images, maps, 3D models and artifact data
  • Faceted search and map-based visualization
  • Download data tables to your desktop
  • Unique identifiers and DOIs for citation
  • Creative Commons licenses for reuse
  • Archiving by the California Digital Library
  • Linked Open Data connections to museum collections
Watch out for
  • Scope is centered on archaeological and related research data

Open Context at a glance

Official website
opencontext.org
Type
Dataset
Pricing
Paid
Platforms
Web
Details verified
Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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It is a publishing service maintained by the Alexandria Archive Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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