Data matrix (DM) codes: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record

Jorge Martínez-Moreno; Paloma González Marcén; Rafael Mora Torcal

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001

Data matrix (DM) codes: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record

Jorge Martínez-Moreno^*, Paloma González Marcén, Rafael Mora Torcal

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This article presents a new method for labeling archaeological material, based on the use of data matrix (DM) codes. The information that identifies an artefact (site name, level or archaeological unit and consecutive number) is coded on very small labels (3 × 3. mm and 4 × 4. mm). This information is captured by a laser reader, which inputs it directly into a computer database. The system has been successfully applied to the pilot study presented here. Its use greatly improves provenance information and management of the archaeological record, and results in the more accurate processing of artefacts in fieldwork routines, laboratory activities and museum storage.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	134-139
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Cultural Heritage
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2011

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Artefact labelling
DM codes
Digital managing
Fieldwork application

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Martínez-Moreno, J., González Marcén, P., & Mora Torcal, R. (2011). Data matrix (DM) codes: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 12(2), 134-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001

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Martínez-Moreno J, González Marcén P , Mora Torcal R. Data matrix (DM) codes: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record: A technological process for the management of the archaeological record. Journal of Cultural Heritage. 2011 Jan 1;12(2):134-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2010.10.001

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