Semantic Interoperability in Archaeological Datasets: Data Mapping and Extraction Via the CIDOC CRM

Findings from a data mapping and extraction exercise undertaken as part of the STAR project are described and related to recent work in the area. The exercise was undertaken in conjunction with English Heritage and encompassed five differently structured relational databases containing various results of archaeological excavations. The aim of the exercise was to demonstrate the potential benefits in cross searching data expressed as RDF and conforming to a common overarching conceptual data structure schema - the English Heritage Centre for Archaeology ontological model (CRM-EH), an extension of the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model (CRM). A semiautomatic mapping/extraction tool proved an essential component. The viability of the approach is demonstrated by web services and a client application on an integrated data and concept network.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: ERCIMDL
• Authors: Ceri Binding, Keith May, Douglas Tudhope
• Keywords: CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model, Education, English Heritage, ERCIMDL 2008, Overarching Conceptual Data