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What is ARIADNE?

ARIADNE is a programme funded by the European Commission. It exists since February 2013.

It is a proposal to integrate existing archeological data infrastructure across Europe, so researchers can use the various distributed datasets and new technologies to explore research methodologies.

What’s New?

Seven Different Workpackages

  • Linking Archaeological Data
  • Addressing Complexity
  • Data Mining and Natural Language Processing
  • Implementing Interoperability
  • Developing Integrated Services
  • Innovation in Archaeological Research Methodology

Our Inspiration

“It is an absolute necessity for archaeologists to communicate with each other, leaving the conditions of antiquarians and becoming scientists.” – Friedrich Wilhelm Gerhard

ARIADNE’s goal is to adapt today’s digital technology to this philosophy.

EU Programmes