Assemblages
TerraLID ID
ID and name: AS0 terralid_assemblage_id
Provided by: TerraLID system
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 1
Definition: The ID of the assemblage in the TerraLID database.
Allowed values and other constraints: t.b.d.
Example: t.b.d.
1. Assemblage type
ID and name: AS1 assemblage_type
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The type of assemblage. This can be either a finds complex in an archaeological site (e.g. hoard, workshop, mining gallery) or a geological feature (e.g. gossan, alteration zone, fault zone).
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
2. Investigation type
ID and name: AS2 assemblage_investigation
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The type of investigation leading to the discovery of the assemblage.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
3. Investigation unit
ID and name: AS3 assemblage_investigation_unit
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: The unit according to the recording system of the investigation in which the assemblage was found.
with the two subproperties:
3.1 Type
ID and name: AS3.1 assemblage_investigation_unit_type
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: The type of the unit.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
3.2 Identifier
ID and name: AS3.2 assemblage_investigation_unit_value
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: The identifier of the unit.
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: 13; A1-B2
4. Stratigraphy
ID and name: AS4 assemblage_stratigraphy
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: Information about the stratigraphic position of the assemblage within the locality.
with the four subproperties:
4.1 Context
ID and name: AS4.1 assemblage_stratigraphy_context
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The type of stratigraphic context.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
4.2 Unit
ID and name: AS4.2 assemblage_stratigraphy_unit
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The locality or project-specific identifier of the stratigraphic unit from which the assemblage was collected.
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: host rock, pit 13
4.3 Site diagram
ID and name: AS4.3 assemblage_site_diagram
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: Image or drawing of site that makes exact location of assemblage clear.
Allowed values and other constraints: file path
Example: t.b.d.
4.4 Description
ID and name: AS4.4 assemblage_stratigraphy_description
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: Additional information about the stratigraphic context not covered elsewhere.
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: Traces of extensive rodent activity indicate mixing with material from overlying stratigraphic units.
5. Assemblage depth
ID and name: AS5 assemblage_depth
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The relative depth of the assemblage.
with the three subproperties:
5.1 Reference point
ID and name: AS5.1 assemblage_depth_reference
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The reference point for the depth measurement of the assemblage.
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: Top of infilling
5.2 Value
ID and name: AS5.2 assemblage_depth_value
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The depth value of the assemblage measured from the reference point.
Allowed values and other constraints: decimal number
Example: 5.6
5.3 Unit
ID and name: AS5.3 assemblage_depth_unit
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 1
Definition: SI unit of the depth value of the assemblage. Mandatory if depth is provided.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
6. Relations
ID and name: AS6 assemblage_relation
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 1–n
Definition: Information about related entities, including the object(s) belonging to the assemblage, and other research output such as publications providing relevant information about the assemblage. This includes any literature from which information about the assemblage was extracted.
with the five subproperties:
6.1 Persistent Identifier
ID and name: B5.1 relation_pid
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: The persistent identifier or TerraLID ID associated with a resource or related research output. If referring to another entity in the TerraLID database, the TerraLID identifier must be used.
with the two subproperties:
6.1.1 Value
ID and name: B5.1.1 relation_pid_value
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: Value of the persistent identifier or TerraLID ID.
Allowed values and other constraints: valid persistent identifier according to the options listed in B5.1.2 Type.
Example: 10.60510/ICDP5054ESYI201
6.1.2 Type
ID and name: B5.1.2 relation_pid_type
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: The type of the identifier. Mandatory if B5.1.1 Value is provided.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
6.2 Full reference
ID and name: B5.2 relation_text
Provided by: data provider, API (DOI)
Obligation: recommended
Occurrences: 0–1
Definition: The full reference of a publication.
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: Palinkaš, L. A., 1985, Lead isotope patterns in galenas from some selected ore deposits in Croatia and NW Bosnia, Geološki Vjesnik, 38, 175–89.
6.3 Kind of relation
ID and name: B5.3 relation_kind
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 1–n
Definition: Relationship between item and the research output.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
6.4 Type of resource
ID and name: B5.4 relation_resource
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: mandatory
Occurrences: 1–n
Definition: Type of resource or research output.
Allowed values and other constraints: controlled vocabulary
6.5 Additional details
ID and name: B5.5 relation_detail
Provided by: data provider
Obligation: optional
Occurrences: 0–n
Definition: Additional information about the relation, e.g., if the related work addresses a specific aspect of the item (e.g., the geological setting).
Allowed values and other constraints: free text
Example: Information about the dating of the site.