CMAP

Comparative Mission Archaeology Portal

  • Mission Sites
  • Mission Database
    • Artifact Queries
    • Context Queries
    • Image Queries
    • Site Information Query
  • Resources
  • About the Database
    • CMAP/DAACS Cataloging Manuals
    • CMAP/DAACS Color Data
    • CMAP/DAACS Stylistic Elements
    • Database Structure
    • Interpreting Query Results
    • Glossary
    • Guidelines for Use
    • Project List
  • About CMAP

About the Database

The CMAP database is based on one developed by the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (DAACS). The links below describe how the database is structured, and how best to take advantage of it.

  • CMAP/DAACS Cataloging Manuals

    View and print DAACS cataloging manuals.

  • CMAP/DAACS Stylistic Elements

    Learn about the DAACS Stylistic Element Initiative. View image glossaries.

  • Database Structure

    Learn about the database that drives the Archive. View DAACS data structures.

  • Interpreting Query Results

    Need help reading query results? Get explanations of concatenated data and related data formats here.

  • CMAP/DAACS Color Data

    Find out more about how DAACS records color on artifacts.

  • Guidelines for Use

    Learn how to cite Archive content and read about the details of the DAACS Create Commons License.

  • Project List

    View a list of CMAP projects.

  • Glossary

    Definitions of terms and concepts used throughout the Archive.

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