A computer-aided system for dynamic pottery classification using XML

Abstract

The present paper focuses on the aspects concerning the improvement of the classification and the recording techniques of archaeological artifacts. We propose a solution in which XML is used to build a computer-based system useful to group findings into a classification which can dynamically change over the time. The paper finally discusses the results achieved applying this methodology to the results of the excavations of the University of Milan at the archaeological site of Tarquinia (Italy)