data Key Explanation
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metadata Key Explanation
This dataset is part of the digital "Corpus of Stamp Seals of the Southern Levant" hosted on cssl.levantineseals.org and published by the SNFS Sinergia Project: Stamp Seals of the Southern Levant. The dataset is provided in JSON format, structured into two main sections: metaData and records. Below is an explanation of these key sections:
metaDataThe metaData section contains information about the dataset itself. This includes details such as its creation, licensing, and the latest version.
createdBy: Identifies the entity responsible for creating the dataset, i.e., the SNFS Sinergia Project.dateCreated: The original date of dataset creation.description: A brief description of the dataset, including its relationship to the broader project on Levantine stamp seals.lastUpdated: The date of the latest update to the dataset.license: Specifies the licensing terms:
publisher: Contains information about the dataset's publisher, including contact information, the funding body, and the project website.version: Indicates the current version of the dataset, represented by an ISO 8601 timestamp.versionNote: Describes any updates or corrections made to the dataset in the latest version.recordsThe records section (Array) consists of an array of individual entries, each representing a specific stamp seal in the dataset. These records contain all relevant details about the stamp seals, such as:
metaData: Including indentifiers, like a primaryKey and external references (e.g., DOIs) or information about the researchers and institutions involved in the creation and curation of the data for each record.data: Object-specific information, such as context, iconography, dating, and bibliographic references.media: Metadata about associated media files (images, 3D models, etc.), including file format, dimensions, resolution, and usage restrictions.This structure ensures that essential metadata is separated from the actual dataset records, making the dataset more flexible and readable while providing a comprehensive view of each entry.
Each record in the JSON structure is divided into the following main sections:
data: Contains all item-specific (i.e., record-specific) information.media: An array of media objects associated with the record.metadata: Contains metadata about the record itself.primaryKey FieldIn the JSON structure, many elements include a field called primaryKey, which is a universally unique identifier (UUID). A UUID is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify information in computer systems. In this context, the primaryKey serves as a globally unique reference for each object within the dataset, ensuring that every element (such as a building, period, or institution) can be individually referenced, tracked, and connected without ambiguity.
primaryKey values follow the standard UUID format, which appears as a string: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx (e.g., 123E4567-E89b-12D3-A456-426614174000).primaryKey ensures consistent identification of objects across different systems or databases, guaranteeing data integrity and enabling easy cross-referencing. This is especially useful for linking references (e.g., periods, locations, or publications) across multiple contexts within the dataset.remarks Key (in case remarks is an Object)The remarks key is normally a structured object that contains rich, hypertext-like content with references to various entities, such as gods, kings, items, publications, locations, symbols, and groups. The remarks key allows for encoding complex relationships between these entities, which are reflected in the textEncoded field, while providing a more readable form in the textPrint field. References are "translated" from codes in the textEncoded field to detailed entries in the references object.
remarks Object StructureEach remarks object includes the following fields:
textEncoded key (such as gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, symbols).[[ ]]) are used to refer to entities. The codes are linked to the entries in the references field.remarks ObjectprimaryKeyThe primaryKey field is a UUID that uniquely identifies the remarks entry. This key ensures that each set of remarks can be distinctly referenced and connected to other objects in the dataset.
referencesThe references field contains various arrays of referenced entities. These entities are linked to the codes found in the textEncoded field. Each array corresponds to a specific type of reference, such as gods, items, kings, etc. If there are no references of a certain type, the corresponding array will be empty.
gods (Array of Object): Contains references to deities mentioned in the textEncoded field.
name (String): The name of the god (e.g., "Seth").primaryKey (String): A UUID for uniquely identifying the god.groups (Array of Object): Contains references to groups (e.g., archaeological groups or cultural assemblages).
name (String): The name of the group (e.g., "Beth Shean Level IX group").primaryKey (String): A UUID for the group.remarks (Object): Nested remarks related to the group.items (Array of Object): Contains references to items (e.g., artifacts, objects) mentioned in the remarks.
csslIdentifier (String): An identifier for the item (e.g., "Jericho 523").doi (String): A DOI link to the item (e.g., "https://doi.org/10.60779/cssl-06664").primaryKey (String): A UUID for uniquely identifying the item.kings (Array of Object): Contains references to kings or rulers.
name (String): The name of the king (e.g., "Shoshenq I").primaryKey (String): A UUID for uniquely identifying the king.locations (Array of Object): Contains references to places or locations.
name (String): The name of the location (e.g., "Naucratis").primaryKey (String): A UUID for uniquely identifying the location.publications (Array of Object): Contains references to bibliographic works or publications.
fullNote (String): A full bibliographic citation (e.g., "Uehlinger, Christoph (1988). ...")primaryKey (String): A UUID for the publication reference.shortNote (String): A short citation format (e.g., "Uehlinger 1988").stableURL (String): A stable URL link (if available).sites (Array of Object): Contains references to archaeological sites of the Southern Levant.
coordinates (Object): Geographical coordinates of the site.
crs (String): The coordinate reference system (e.g., "EPSG:4326").lat (Number): The latitude of the site (e.g., 35.0).lng (Number): The longitude of the site (e.g., 32.0).name (String): The name of the site (e.g., "Abu Nuseir").primaryKey (String): A UUID for uniquely identifying the site.symbols (Array of Object): Contains references to symbols or signs.
name (String): The name of the symbol (e.g., "<em>ʿnḫ</em>"); can contain HTML formatting.primaryKey (String): A UUID for the symbol.references (Array of Object): Contains additional references for the symbol, such as typological or sign list references.
typeReference (String): A reference to a typological work (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 449").typeURI (String): A URI link for more information about the symbol.textEncodedThe textEncoded field contains the hypertext version of the remarks, where entities are referenced using codes in double square brackets ([[ ]]). These codes refer to entries in the references object, allowing for complex relationships between the text and the referenced entities.
Examples of encoded references:
[[BIBL{C1736B7B-93B0-4818-B863-D8FE62E1700C}]]: Refers to a bibliographic reference, in this case to "Uehlinger 1988".[[BIBL...]] tag comes in three variants:
[[BIBL{C1736B7B-93B0-4818-B863-D8FE62E1700C}]] or [[BIBL{C1736B7B-93B0-4818-B863-D8FE62E1700C,0}]]: Displays the full short note, e.g., "Uehlinger 1988".[[BIBL{9B985E66-9827-4129-9CD8-A2C7C3C9F434,1}]]: Displays only the name element of the short note in textPrint.[[BIBL{9B985E66-9827-4129-9CD8-A2C7C3C9F434,2}]]: Displays only the year element of the short note in textPrint.[[EMPR{1CB48473-3D2F-473A-BB9D-7759C1905C12}]]: Refers to an Egyptian ruler, in this case "Shoshenq I", identified by its UUID 1CB48473-3D2F-473A-BB9D-7759C1905C12.[[GODS{48349099-55C9-427A-BF2C-6E9A3071F71D}]]: Refers to the Egyptian god "Seth", identified by the UUID 48349099-55C9-427A-BF2C-6E9A3071F71D.[[GROUP{6DE9F50C-97B1-4CBD-8328-07BA727D457B}]]: Refers to a glyptic group, in this case, the "Beth Shean Level IX group", identified by its UUID 6DE9F50C-97B1-4CBD-8328-07BA727D457B.[[ITEM{FCE2F89B-1E1A-40FA-86C8-61434F0BCDF5,[0E543EDA-76FC-436C-BC85-CA2705DD8BEB]}]]: Item tags consist of two parts. The UUID after the first { refers to a site (identified by its primaryKey), and the UUID(s) in the [...] refer to specific records within the 'Digital Corpus of Stamp Seals from the Southern Levant'. There can be an unlimited number of comma separated UUIDs within the [...].[[LOCATION{CAB879D2-D4E5-4766-AB24-4A491CDC1B51}]]: This entry refers to a location, such as "Naucratis", with UUID CAB879D2-D4E5-4766-AB24-4A491CDC1B51.[[SITE{9E164EA3-9116-49E0-990E-1D116E1F21F7}]]: Refers to a Southern Levantine site with UUID 9E164EA3-9116-49E0-990E-1D116E1F21F7, in this case, "Abu Nuseir".[[SYMB{7B1DCACD-78D6-4A28-8156-D96B6E424D54}]]: Points to the Egyptian hieroglyph "ʿnḫ", identified by UUID 7B1DCACD-78D6-4A28-8156-D96B6E424D54.Example of encoded text:
"Lorem [[SITE{9E164EA3-9116-49E0-990E-1D116E1F21F7}]] dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit [[ITEM{FCE2F89B-1E1A-40FA-86C8-61434F0BCDF5,[0E543EDA-76FC-436C-BC85-CA2705DD8BEB]}]]. Fusce in [[LOCATION{CAB879D2-D4E5-4766-AB24-4A491CDC1B51}]] lacus, et efficitur velit ([[EMPR{1CB48473-3D2F-473A-BB9D-7759C1905C12}]]). Vivamus bibendum lobortis neque; [[GODS{657E2AD7-0D78-45AC-99B6-A899AC3D95FA}]], [[GODS{48349099-55C9-427A-BF2C-6E9A3071F71D}]]. Nunc auctor nisi quis mauris eleifend ultrices ([[SYMB{7B1DCACD-78D6-4A28-8156-D96B6E424D54}]]). Nam [[BIBL{9B985E66-9827-4129-9CD8-A2C7C3C9F434,1}]] euismod eu odio sit amet finibus ([[BIBL{9B985E66-9827-4129-9CD8-A2C7C3C9F434,2}]]: 864). In sollicitudin auctor [[GROUP{6DE9F50C-97B1-4CBD-8328-07BA727D457B}]], a dignissim tortor auctor at. Vestibulum faucibus, erat sit amet rhoncus cursus, neque; [[BIBL{C1736B7B-93B0-4818-B863-D8FE62E1700C}]]."textPrintThe textPrint field provides a human-readable version of the remarks, where references are replaced by their names, identifiers, or short bibliographic notes.
Example of printed text:
"Lorem Abu Nuseir dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit Jericho No. 523. Fusce in Naucratis lacus, et efficitur velit (Shoshenq I). Vivamus bibendum lobortis neque; Anat, Seth. Nunc auctor nisi quis mauris eleifend ultrices (ʿnḫ [S34]). Nam Ben-Shlomo and Keel euismod eu odio sit amet finibus (2014: 864). In sollicitudin auctor Beth Shean Level IX group, a dignissim tortor auctor at. Vestibulum faucibus, erat sit amet rhoncus cursus, neque; Uehlinger 1988."data Key Explanationbibliography Objectbibliography
The bibliography key (Object) contains contains a list (Array) of bibliographic references related to the item.
bibliographicReferences (Array of BibliographicReference objects)
BibliographicReference Object Structure:
String): Specific notes or page numbers associated with the reference (e.g., [pages] "65–98").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the reference.Work object): Details about the bibliographic work.
String): Full bibliographic citation.String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the work.String): Abbreviated citation (e.g., "Singer-Avitz and Levy 1994").String): Permanent URL to the work (if available).databaseReferences (Array of DatabaseReference objects): Information about the item in other databases (can be empty an empty array).
DatabaseReference Object Structure:
String): Name of the external database.String): Link to the item's record in the external database.summary (String): A textual summary of all bibliographic references (e.g., "Singer-Avitz and Levy 1994: 65–98; Dietrich and Münger 2003: 234, Fig. 2.").
collection Objectcollection
The collection key (Object) contains information about the current whereabouts of an item.
catalogueURL (String): URL to the item's online catalogue page, if available.
institution (Object): Institution where the object is currently housed.
Institution Object Structure:
name (String): The name of the institution (e.g., "The Rockefeller Museum").
place (Object): Location associated with the institution.
Place Object Structure:
String): Name of the place (e.g., "Jerusalem").String): Unique key (UUID) for identifying the place.primaryKey (String): Unique key (UUID) identifying the institution.
inventoryNumber (String): The inventory number assigned to the object by the institution.
modernImpression (Object): Information about the availability of modern impressions of the item.
ModernImpression Object Structure:
String): URL for inquiries about modern impressions (if available).Boolean): Whether a modern impression is available (true or false).String): Location where the modern impression is stored.objectStatus (String): The current status of the object (e.g., "on display", "missing", "stolen")
officialRegistration (Object): Information about the official registration of the object.
OfficialRegistration Object Structure:
String): The entity responsible for the registration (e.g., "Israel Antiquities Authority").String): The official inventory number assigned by the authority.remarks (Object): A field for additional remarks or notes about the collection.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.summary (String): A summary of the object's collection information (e.g., "Jerusalem; The Rockefeller Museum; IAA No. 1936-1614").
context Objectcontext
The context key (Object) contains information about the macroContext (Object) and the microContext (Object) of an item.
Object)areas ArrayThe areas array contains information about excavation areas associated with the archaeological context. Each element in the array represents a distinct area with its associated attributes and remarks.
Array)
Object): Describes various properties of the excavation area.
Boolean): Indicates whether the attribution to the excavation area is questionableString): Represents a logical conjunction between multiple areas or contexts (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the attributes of the area.Object): Contains core information about the excavation area, including its name, whether it's questionable, and any unique identifiers.
String): The name of the excavation area (e.g., "Area A").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the excavation area.buildings ArrayThe buildings array contains information about building contexts associated with the item. Each element in the array represents a distinct building with its associated attributes, dating information, and remarks.
Array)
attributes (Object): Describes various properties of the building or its dating context.
String): Represents a logical conjunction between multiple periods or contexts (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the building's attributes.Boolean): Indicates whether the attribution to the building is questionable.building (Object): Contains core information about the building, including its dating, name, and any additional remarks.
dating (Array of Dating objects): A list of periods associated with the building's use. Each period contains start and end dates as well as qualifiers for the period.
Dating Object Structure:
Object): Holds additional properties related to the dating of the building.
String): Additional information related to the dating period, such as extensions (can be empty). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or"), similar to the attributes for the building itself.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Describes the level of certainty or other qualifiers about the dating (e.g., "less likely").Object): The start of the building's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the building was used.String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).Object): The end of the building's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the building was used.String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).name (String): The name of the building (e.g., "Building 1").
primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the building.
remarks (Object): Additional comments or references related to the building.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.features ArrayThe features array contains information about feature contexts associated with the item (e.g. pit, cave, silo etc.). Each element in the array represents a distinct feature, including its attributes, dating information, and any additional remarks.
Array)
Object): Describes various properties of the feature or its dating context.
Boolean): Indicates whether the attribution to the feature is questionable.String): Represents a logical conjunction between multiple periods or contexts (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the feature's attributes.Object): Contains core information about the feature, including its dating, name, and any additional remarks.
dating (Array of Dating objects): A list of periods associated with the feature's use. Each period contains start and end dates as well as qualifiers for the period.
Dating Object Structure:
attributes (Object): Holds additional properties related to the dating of the feature.
String): Additional information related to the dating period, such as extensions (can be empty). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier etc.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or"), similar to the attributes for the feature itself.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Describes the level of certainty or other qualifiers about the dating (e.g., "less likely").periodStart (Object): The start of the feature's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the feature was used.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).periodEnd (Object): The end of the feature's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period ended (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the end of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the feature ended.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period ended (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).name (String): The name of the feature (e.g., "Pit 12a").
primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the feature.
remarks (Object): Additional comments or references related to the feature.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.sites ObjectThe sites object (Object) contains information about the archaeological site associated with the item. It includes geographical coordinates, site names, and any remarks related to the exploration or location of the site.
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coordinates (Object): Provides the geographical coordinates of the site.
String): The coordinate reference system used for the site’s coordinates. Typically, "EPSG:4326" is used, representing WGS84.Number): The latitude of the site in decimal degrees.Number): The longitude of the site in decimal degrees.name (String): The name of the archaeological site or region (e.g., "Megiddo").
primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the site.
remarksExploration (Object): Any remarks related to the exploration of the site. This can be an empty object if no remarks are present.
remarksExploration Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.remarksLocation (Object): Any remarks related to the location of the site. This can be an empty object if no remarks are present.
remarksLocation Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.squares StringThe square (String) key represents the grid square identifier associated with the archaeological site or context. Grid squares are often used in archaeological excavations to provide a more precise location of an object or feature within the excavation area.
String): The identifier for the grid square (e.g., "E5").strata ArrayThe strata array contains information about stratigraphic layers (strata) associated with the archaeological context. Each element in the array represents a distinct stratum with its associated attributes, dating information, and remarks.
Array)
attributes (Object): Describes various properties of the stratum.
Boolean): Indicates whether the attribution to the stratum is questionable.String): Represents a logical conjunction between multiple periods or strata (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the stratum's attributes.stratum (Object): Contains core information about the stratum, including its dating, name, and any additional remarks.
Array of Dating objects): A list of periods associated with the stratum's use. Each period contains start and end dates as well as qualifiers for the period.Dating Object Structure:
attributes (Object): Holds additional properties related to the dating of the stratum.
String): Additional information related to the dating period, such as extensions (can be empty). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or"), similar to the attributes for the stratum itself.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Describes the level of certainty or other qualifiers about the dating (e.g., "less likely").periodStart (Object): The start of the stratum's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the stratum was used.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).periodEnd (Object): The end of the stratum's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period ended (e.g., "late 4th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the end of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the stratum was used.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "Persian period").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (e.g., "late").Number): The approximate year when the period ended (e.g., -330 for 330 BCE).String): The name of the stratum (e.g., "Stratum I").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the stratum.remarks (Object): Additional comments or references related to the stratum.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.tombs ArrayThe tombs array contains information about tomb contexts associated with the item. Each element in the array represents a distinct tomb with its associated attributes, dating information, and remarks.
Array)
Object): Describes various properties of the tomb or its dating context.
Boolean): Indicates whether the attribution to the tomb is questionable.String): Represents a logical conjunction between multiple periods or contexts (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the tomb's attributes.Object): Contains core information about the tomb, including its dating, name, and any additional remarks.
dating (Array of Dating objects): A list of periods associated with the tomb's use. Each period contains start and end dates as well as qualifiers for the period.
Dating Object Structure:
Object): Holds additional properties related to the dating of the tomb.
String): Additional information related to the dating period, such as extensions (can be empty). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or"), similar to the attributes for the tomb itself.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Describes the level of certainty or other qualifiers about the dating (e.g., "less likely").Object): The start of the tomb's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the tomb was used.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).Object): The start of the tomb's use period.
String): A string representation of the century when the period began (e.g., "20th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates if the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period during which the tomb was used.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "MB I" for Middle Bronze Age I).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Additional qualifiers for the period (can be empty).Number): The approximate year when the period began (e.g., -2000 for 2000 BCE).name (String): The name of the tomb (e.g., "Tomb 23").
primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the tomb.
remarks (Object): Additional comments or references related to the tomb.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.microContextmicroContext section (Object) contains detailed information about the context in which an object or feature was found. It includes data about the excavation basket, the locus, and specific object-related context. This information helps provide a more granular understanding of the immediate archaeological setting of an item.Object): Contains information about the excavation basket.
String): The identifier for the basket (e.g., "1234").Object): Contains information about the locus where the object was found.
dating (Array of Dating objects): A list of periods associated with the locus. Each period includes start and end dates, as well as additional qualifiers.
Dating Object Structure:
Object): Contains properties related to the dating of the locus.
String): Additional details related to the dating period (can be empty). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical conjunctions between periods (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Describes the level of certainty (e.g., "less likely").Object): The start of the locus's use period.
String): A string representation of the century (e.g., "mid 10th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates whether the start of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "Iron IIA").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.Number): The exact or approximate year when the period began (e.g., -950).Object): The end of the locus's use period.
String): A string representation of the century (e.g., "end of 9th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates whether the end of the period is questionable (true or false).Object): Information about the archaeological period.
String): The name of the period (e.g., "Iron IIA").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the period.Number): The exact or approximate year when the period ended (e.g., -800).name (String): The identifier for the locus (e.g., "12").
remarks (Object): Additional comments related to the locus.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Object): Contains information specific to the object context.
name (String): The identifier for the object (e.g., "23456").
remarks (Object): Additional comments related to the object.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.primaryInformation: Primary context flags (Object).
Boolean): Indicates whether the item was found on the surface. If true, the item is considered a surface find.Boolean): Indicates whether the surface find status is questionable. If true, there is some uncertainty about whether the item was indeed found on the surface.Boolean): Indicates whether the provenance of the item is secured. If false, the provenance of the item is uncertain or unverified.summary (String): A detailed textual description summarizing the context of the item. The summary includes information such as provenance, stratigraphy, features, tombs, loci, and other archaeological details. It may also contain references to buildings, objects, or specific features, and includes any relevant bibliographic references.dating ObjectContains various dating information related to the item, including dynastic, relative, and royal dating systems, as well as any remarks or summaries.
dating
dynastic (Array of Dynasty objects): Lists dynastic periods associated with the item.
Object): Holds additional attributes for the dynasty.
String): Optional extension information. Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical operator between different dates or periods (e.g., "and", "or").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the dynasty attributes.String): Qualifier for the dynasty information.Object): Represents the start of the dynastic period.
Object): Information about the dynasty.
String): The name of the dynasty (e.g., "21st").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the dynasty.Boolean): Indicates whether the start date is questionable.String): Qualifying information for the start date.Number): The starting year of the dynasty (e.g., -1076 for 1076 BCE).Object): Represents the end of the dynastic period.
Object): Information about the dynasty.
String): The name of the dynasty (e.g., "23rd").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the dynasty.Boolean): Indicates whether the end date is questionable.String): Qualifying information for the end date.Number): The ending year of the dynasty (e.g., -730 for 730 BCE).preferredDatingSystem (String): Indicates the preferred dating system (can be left empty if not applicable).
relative (Array of RelativeDating objects): Lists periods in relative terms (i.e., based on comparisons between different periods).
Object): Holds attributes for relative dating.
String): Optional extension (e.g., "or later"). Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlier" etc.String): Logical conjunction between periods.String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the dating attributes.String): Qualifying information (e.g., "probably").Object): Represents the start of the period.
String): Century when the period began (e.g., "beginning of 8th c. BCE").Boolean): Indicates whether the start date is questionable.Object): Information about the period (e.g., "Iron IIB").
String): The name of the period.String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Qualifying information for the period.Number): The starting year of the period (e.g., -800 for 800 BCE).Object): Represents the end of the period.
String): Century when the period ended (e.g., "mid 7th c. CE").Boolean): Indicates whether the end date is questionable.Object): Information about the period (e.g., "Byzantine period").
String): The name of the period.String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the period.String): Qualifying information for the period.Number): The ending year of the period (e.g., 638 for 638 CE).royal (Array of RoyalDating objects): Contains information about royal figures and their reigns.
Object): Attributes related to royal dating.
String): Optional extension information. Possible values are "or later", "or earlier, "or somewhat later", "or somewhat earlie", "from [...] onwards" etc.String): Logical operator between reigns.String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the royal attributes.String): Qualifying information for the reign.Object): Represents the beginning of a king's reign.
Boolean): Indicates whether the start date is questionable.Object): Information about the king.
String): The name of the king (e.g., "Shoshenq I").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the king.String): Qualifying information for the start of the reign.Number): The starting year of the reign (e.g., -943 for 943 BCE).Object): Represents the end of a king's reign.
Boolean): Indicates whether the end date is questionable.Object): Information about the king.
String): The name of the king (e.g., "Takelot I").String): Unique identifier (UUID) for the king.String): Qualifying information for the end of the reign.Number): The ending year of the reign (e.g., -874 for 874 BCE).remarks (Object): Additional comments or references regarding the dating information.
Remarks Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.String): A concise summary of the dating information, including dynastic, relative, and royal periods, often with qualifiers or uncertainties.iconography
iconography ObjectContains details about the iconographic analysis of the item, including comparanda, descriptions, discussions, and taxonomic classifications. It is structured as follows:
Object): Provides comparisons and parallels with other items.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.description (Object): Provides a detailed description of the iconographic elements.
Description Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.discussion (Object): Contains a detailed discussion of the iconography.
Discussion Object Structure:
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.summary (String): Concatenated data of the iconography key.
taxa (Array of Taxon objects): Lists taxonomic classifications related to the iconography.
Taxon Object Structure:
Boolean): Indicates whether the classification is questionable.String): The name of the taxon (e.g., "Belonging mark", "Celestial").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the taxon.manufacture ObjectThe manufacture section (Object) contains detailed information about the manufacturing techniques, coating, engraving, group attributions, perforations, and additional remarks related to the object.
manufacture
Object): Information about the coating of the object.
Object): Additional comments or references related to the coating.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Array of Type objects): A list of coating types, each with color, coverage, and other properties.
Object): Properties related to the coating.
String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or"). Can be empty if not applicable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the coating attributes.String): Qualifiers for the coating type (e.g., "more likely").Object): The color of the coating.
Boolean): Indicates whether the color is questionable.String): The name of the color (e.g., "blueish-green").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the color.Object): Information about the coverage of the coating.
Boolean): Indicates whether the coverage is questionable.String): Remarks about the coverage (e.g., "complete").Object): The type of coating.
Boolean): Indicates whether the type is questionable.String): The name of the type (e.g., "glaze").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the type.String): A URI pointing to more information about the type (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Object): Information about the engraving on the object.
Object): Additional comments or references related to the engraving.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Array of Type objects): A list of engraving types, including details on position, technique, and more.
Object): Properties related to the engraving.
String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the engraving attributes.String): Qualifiers for the engraving (e.g., "light").String): The position of the engraving on the object (e.g., "bodies and heads").Object): The technique used for engraving.
Boolean): Indicates whether the technique is questionable.Array of Type objects): A list of techniques (e.g., "cross hatching", "interior design").Object): The type of engraving (e.g., "linear", "sunk relief").
Boolean): Indicates whether the type is questionable.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the type.String): A URI pointing to more information about the type (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Array of GroupAttribution objects): Attributions of the object to a specific group or classification.
Object): Properties related to the group attribution.
Boolean): Indicates whether the group attribution is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions between group attributions.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the group attribution.String): Qualifiers for the group attribution (e.g., "more likely").Object): The group to which the object is attributed.
String): The name of the group (e.g., "Bifacial Rectangular Plaques").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the group.Object): Additional comments or references related to the group.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Object): Information about the perforation of the object.
Object): The direction of the perforation (e.g., "longitudinal").
Boolean): Indicates whether the direction is questionable.String): The name of the direction (e.g., "longitudinal").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the direction.Object): Additional comments or references related to the perforation.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Array of Technique objects): A list of perforation techniques (e.g., "single cone", "double cone").remarks (Object): Additional comments or references about the object itself.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.summary (String): A summary of the manufacturing details (e.g., "Perforation: longitudinal, type: single cone or double cone...").
object ObjectThe object key contains detailed information about the condition, measurements, mountings, physical properties, and typology of the object.
object
Object): Information about the condition of the object.
String): The state of preservation (e.g., "complete").Object): Additional comments or references related to the condition.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Object): Information about the measurements and weight of the object.
Array of Dimension objects): A list of dimensions, including length, width, height, etc.
Number): The measurement amount.Boolean): Indicates whether the measurement is partial (true or false).String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the dimension.String): Remarks about the dimension (can be empty).String): The type of measurement (e.g., "Length").String): The unit of measurement (e.g., "mm").Object): Additional comments or references related to the measurements.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Object): The weight of the object.
Number): The weight amount (can be null if not available).String): The unit of weight (e.g., "gr").Object): Information about the mountings of the object.
Array of Material objects): A list of materials used in the mountings.
Object): Properties related to the material.
Boolean): Indicates whether the material is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): The part of the object the material is related to (e.g., "bezel").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the material.Object): The material used in the mounting.
String): The name of the material (e.g., "silver").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the material.String): A reference to the typology (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 354").String): A URI pointing to more information about the material (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Object): Additional comments or references related to the mountings.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Array of Type objects): A list of mounting types.
Object): Properties related to the mounting type.
Boolean): Indicates whether the type is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the type.Object): The type of mounting (e.g., "II").
String): The name of the mounting type.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the type.String): Remarks about the mounting type.String): A reference to the typology (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 266–275").String): A URI pointing to more information about the mounting type (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Object): Information about the physical properties of the object.
Array of Color objects): A list of colors associated with the object.
Object): Properties related to the color.
Boolean): Indicates whether the color is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the color.Object): The name of the color (e.g., "amber").
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the color.String): Remarks about the color (can be empty).Array of Material objects): A list of materials used in the object.
Object): Properties related to the material.
Boolean): Indicates whether the material is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the material.Object): The name of the material (e.g., "agate").
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the material.String): A reference to the typology (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 377–378").String): A URI pointing to more information about the material (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Object): Additional comments or references related to the physical properties.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.Object): Information about the typological classification of the object.
Array of Class objects): A list of typological classes.
attributes (Object): Properties related to the class.
Boolean): Indicates whether the class is questionable.String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the class.class (Object): The name of the typological class (e.g., "figure-scaraboid/scarab").
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the class.String): A reference to the typology (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 143–195").String): A URI pointing to more information about the typology (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").types (Array of Type objects): A list of typological types.
Object): Properties related to the type.
String): Logical conjunctions (e.g., "and", "or").String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the type.Object): The name of the typological type (e.g., "cowroid").
Object): The main type of the object.
Boolean): Indicates whether the main type is questionable.String): The name of the main type.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the main type.String): A reference to the typology (e.g., "Keel 1995: § 184–195").String): A URI pointing to more information about the main type (e.g., "https://doi.org/...").Object): The subtype of the object (if applicable).
Boolean): Indicates whether the subtype is questionable.String): The name of the subtype.String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the subtype.String): Remarks about the subtype (can be empty).String): A reference to the typology.String): A URI pointing to more information about the subtype.remarks (Object): Additional comments or references related to the object's typology.
String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the remarks.Object): A collection of references in the remarks related to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols. These can be empty arrays if not applicable.
Array): Any gods mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Groups mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Items mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Kings mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Locations mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Publications mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Sites mentioned in the remarks text.Array): Symbols mentioned in the remarks text.String): Encoded textual remarks, can contain references (tags, links) to gods, groups, items, kings, locations, publications, sites, or symbols.String): Printable remarks, used for external display or publication.summary (String): A summary of the object's typology, measurements, and condition (e.g., "Cowroid, type III (Keel 1995: § 190–193)...").
media keyThe media key contains an array (Array) of media objects associated with a record. Each media object provides detailed information regarding the attributes, file properties, copyright information, and other metadata related to a media file (such as an image, video, or other digital media). Below is a breakdown of the key sections within each media object.
This structure is repeated for each media item in the media array.
Each media object consists of several key parts (this structure is repeated for each media item in the media array):
attributes ObjectThis section contains metadata related to the media file's upload, modification, and unique identification.
dateModified (String): The date when the media was last modified (e.g., "2024-03-04").dateUploaded (String): The date when the media was uploaded to the system (e.g., "2024-02-17").modificationStatement (String): A brief description of any modifications applied to the media (e.g., "Digitally enhanced and cropped for clarity").primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the media file (e.g., "C1B6B9D7-2684-4D64-ADF2-9A0C3BF21DFE").copyrights ArrayContains information about the copyright holders for the media file.
creators ArrayContains information about the individuals or organizations who created the media file.
file ObjectDescribes the media file's format, name, and file path.
format (String): The file format (e.g., "image/tiff").name (String): The file name, typically including a reference to the record and media UUID (e.g., "recordUUID_CA7848CB-D2A4-4AA0-9DB2-CC8FC0F2CAD2_mediumUUID_C1B6B9D7-2684-4D64-ADF2-9A0C3BF21DFE_drawingBase.tif").path (String): The relative path to the media file, typically stored in a directory structure based on the record and media UUIDs (e.g., "./files/CA7848CB-D2A4-4AA0-9DB2-CC8FC0F2CAD2/recordUUID_CA7848CB-D2A4-4AA0-9DB2-CC8FC0F2CAD2_mediumUUID_C1B6B9D7-2684-4D64-ADF2-9A0C3BF21DFE_drawingBase.tif").license ObjectProvides details about the license under which the media is shared.
description (String): A human-readable description of the license (e.g., "Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International").type (String): The type of license, typically using a standard identifier (e.g., "CC BY-NC-ND 4.0").url (String): A URL to the full license text (e.g., "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/").originators ArrayContains information about any originators of the media file's content, such as people manufacturing a modern impression that was then photographed by someone else (i.e. the creator of the media file). This array can be empty if no originator information is available.
properties ObjectDescribes the technical properties of the media, such as its dimensions, resolution, and type.
dimensions (Object): Information about the file's dimensions.
height (Number): The height of the media in pixels (e.g., 1814).unit (String): The unit of measurement for the dimensions, typically "px" for pixels.width (Number): The width of the media in pixels (e.g., 2264).resolution (Object): The resolution of the media.
unit (String): The unit of measurement for the resolution, typically "dpi" (dots per inch).value (Number): The resolution value (e.g., 1438).type (String): Describes the type of media file (e.g., "bitmap image", "true color image").
metadata Key ExplanationThe metadata key contains important information about the record itself, including details on the creators, creation and modification dates, unique identifiers, and other relevant metadata fields. This section provides an overview of the key components within the metadata object.
Each metadata object includes the following key parts:
creators ArrayThe creators array contains information about the individuals or organizations responsible for creating the record. Each element in the array represents a contributor and includes their attributes, role, and personal details.
attributes (Object): Contains metadata specific to the creator.
primaryKey (String): A unique identifier (UUID) for the creator entry (e.g., "A64C0132-EF81-4246-9786-791AA822FE61").creator (Object): Details about the creator, including their name and ORCID.
firstName (String): The first name of the creator (e.g., "Stefan").lastName (String): The last name of the creator (e.g., "Münger").orcid (String): The ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) of the creator, providing a persistent digital identifier (e.g., "https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8656-424X").primaryKey (String): A UUID that uniquely identifies the creator (e.g., "ECC489B4-6C84-405A-A3F0-275FF7C7AD2D").role (String): The role of the creator in relation to the record (e.g., "author" or "editor").
dateCreated StringThe dateCreated field records the date when the record was originally created in the system. This is typically formatted as a string in the YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., "2024-05-31").
doi StringThe doi field contains the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for the record, which is a standardized identifier used to permanently reference the object. If no DOI is available, this field can be left as an empty string (e.g., "").
identifier StringThe identifier field provides a unique label or name for the record. This could be a title, catalog number, or another system-specific identifier (e.g., "Lachish 945").
lastUpdated StringThe lastUpdated field stores the date when the record was last modified, allowing for version control and tracking of changes. This field is typically formatted as a string in the YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., "2024-10-21").
primaryKey StringThe primaryKey field contains a universally unique identifier (UUID) for the record, ensuring that each record is distinct and can be referenced unambiguously. This key is essential for cross-referencing and database management (e.g., "CA7848CB-D2A4-4AA0-9DB2-CC8FC0F2CAD2").
Stefan Münger, 20/10/2024