<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The challenge of presenting micro- and macro-scale scale data in landscape archaeology studies is facilitated by a diversity of GIS technologies. Specific to scholarly research is the need to selectively share certain types of data with collaborators and academic researchers while also publishing general information in the public domain. This article presents a general model for scholarly online collaboration and teaching while providing examples of the kinds of landscape archaeology that can be published online. Specifically illustrated is WorldMap, an interactive mapping platform based upon open-source software which uses browsers built to open source standards. The various features of this platform allow tight user viewing control, views with URL referencing, commenting and certification of layers, as well as user annotation. Illustration of WorldMap features and its value for scholarly research and teaching is provided in the context of landscape archaeology studies.</p></abstract>

The challenge of presenting micro- and macro-scale scale data in landscape archaeology studies is facilitated by a diversity of GIS technologies. Specific to scholarly research is the need to selectively share certain types of data with collaborators and academic researchers while also publishing general information in the public domain. This article presents a general model for scholarly online collaboration and teaching while providing examples of the kinds of landscape archaeology that can be published online. Specifically illustrated is WorldMap, an interactive mapping platform based upon open-source software which uses browsers built to open source standards. The various features of this platform allow tight user viewing control, views with URL referencing, commenting and certification of layers, as well as user annotation. Illustration of WorldMap features and its value for scholarly research and teaching is provided in the context of landscape archaeology studies.

Publishing Landscape Archaeology in the Digital World

Journal of Landscape Ecology

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The challenge of presenting micro- and macro-scale scale data in landscape archaeology studies is facilitated by a diversity of GIS technologies. Specific to...

Publishing Landscape Archaeology in the Digital World

Pubblicato online: 06 feb 2018

Pagine: 213 - 229

Ricevuto: 27 mag 2017

Accettato: 15 set 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jlecol-2017-0034

Parole chiave
Mediterranian archaeology, navigation, Phoenician, GIS, landscape archaeology

© 2017 Jeffrey C. Howry, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Publishing Landscape Archaeology in the Digital World

Pubblicato online: 06 feb 2018

Pagine: 213 - 229

Ricevuto: 27 mag 2017

Accettato: 15 set 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jlecol-2017-0034

Parole chiaveMediterranian archaeology, navigation, Phoenician, GIS, landscape archaeology

© 2017 Jeffrey C. Howry, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Mediterranian archaeology, navigation, Phoenician, GIS, landscape archaeology