15.06.2026

RADOGOST Featured at the 41st Lublin Archaeological Conference

The 41st Lublin Archaeological Conference will feature the RADOGOST Archaeological Data Repository, a new digital platform engineered to gather, share, and facilitate the reuse of archaeological research data. Developed under the EU-funded DARIAH-PL project, RADOGOST aims to strengthen open data practices in archaeology.

RADOGOST addresses the ongoing challenge of fragmented archaeological data scattered across different institutions and research initiatives. Inconsistent metadata standards, ambiguous licensing terms, and limited system interoperability often make valuable datasets hard to discover and reuse. By providing a platform aligned with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), the repository significantly increases the reach, visibility, and scientific impact of these resources.

The platform equips researchers with an array of tools, including persistent DOI assignment, dataset versioning, configurable access controls, and file-level licensing options. Tailored to the needs of archaeological data, it incorporates geospatial metadata with map-based discovery, controlled vocabularies for chronological and material culture classification, embedded 3D previews, and integrated OCR and HTR capabilities for processing archival documentation. The repository features a bilingual interface (Polish and English) and meets standard WCAG accessibility guidelines.

RADOGOST is carried out under the initiative “Digital Research Infrastructure for the Humanities and Arts DARIAH-PL” (KPOD.01.18-IW.03-0013/23), financed by the European Union through NextGenerationEU and Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). DARIAH-PL builds cutting-edge digital infrastructure for the humanities in Poland, equipping researchers with advanced tools, services, and assets designed to advance scientific inquiry and open science.

The development of the repository is driven by a consortium of partners offering deep archaeological and technical capabilities: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University’s Institute of Archaeology and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Modelling, alongside the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Archaeology and Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical and Computational Modelling (ICM UW). By pooling their expertise, these institutions have created a platform tailored to the everyday needs of researchers while meeting contemporary standards in scientific data management.

We cordially invite you to join us for a presentation of the RADOGOST repository at the 41st Lublin Archaeological Conference, Eastern Poland’s premier regular gathering for archaeologists. Held on June 15–16 at Lublin Castle, this year’s conference will assemble more than 100 scholars from Poland and six European nations. The schedule includes 59 presentations and 14 posters showcasing cutting-edge discoveries, cross-disciplinary approaches, and advanced technological tools applied to historical research. Among these highlights, attendees will discover the features and capabilities of RADOGOST, which is now live and open to the archaeological community.

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The presentation and workshops on the RADOGOST repository are delivered within the scope of the project “Digital Research Infrastructure for the Humanities and Arts DARIAH-PL” (KPOD.01.18-IW.03-0013/23). The initiative is financed by the European Union through NextGenerationEU and Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), under Investment A2.4.1: Investments in expanding research capacity.

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