Digital Archiving of Archaeological Resources in Flanders (Belgium): a brief review

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the current state of archaeological digital archiving in Flanders (Belgium). It briefly outlines the legally defined stakeholders and actors through which archaeological fieldwork is regulated and carried out. It subsequently describes related digital documentation and archiving practices, and guidelines. This is followed by a discussion on compliance with the FAIR Guiding Principles, and the article concludes with notes on the past and future of archaeological digital archiving in Flanders.

Keywords

• archaeology
• digital archiving
• flanders heritage agency
• belgium
• fair guiding principles
• linked data
• open archiving
• archaeological fieldwork documentation
• archaeological reporting
• archaeological heritage