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The structure of GIS database of geoarchaeological sites of Ukraine for palaeoecological studies
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 18th International Conference on Geoinformatics - Theoretical and Applied Aspects, May 2019, Volume 2019, p.1 - 5
Abstract
The structure of GIS database of geoarchaeological sites of Ukraine is proposed in the framework of the research project “Reconstruction of the natural environments of ancient Man habitats in the area of Ukraine during the prehistorical and historical times”, which is elaborated by the paper authors. The analysis of geoarchaeological studies fulfilled in Ukraine during the last decades demonstrate the great advances in these investigations. The information, accumulated on the subject, needs to be systematized and easily accessible for exchange in the obtained data and their comparison, for modelling and palaeoenvironmental reconstructions. The GIS database is the most relevant tool for these purposes, including construction of interactive palaeoenvironmetal maps for time periods of coeval existence of different cultures. The proposed database includes these thematical blocks for each geoarchaeological site: І. Spatial location and modern natural setting; II. Morphometric characteristics and landforms; III. Stratigraphy, lithology, palaeopedology and genetic types of deposits; IV. Palaeontology. V. Geochronology. VI. Archaeochronology. VII. References.
Photo images of a site (if available) and a scheme of its geological section will be provided in separate files within the database.