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.