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A Computer-Based Database for Radiocarbon Dates of Central Andean Archaeology
Abstract
The need for computer-based database systems for management and storage of radiocarbon dates and associated information was recognized in the 1980s, especially at Groningen in 1981(Otlet and Walker 1983) and in 1987 (Kra 1990; Walker et al. 1990), Seattle in 1982 (Gulliksen 1983; Moffett
and Webb 1983), Trondheim in 1985 (Wilcock et al. 1985; Engelsman, Taayke and Mook 1986; Kra 1986) and beyond (Kra 1988, 1989). Several laboratories also established regional databases
(Obelid 1989; Omoto 1989; van der Plicht 1992). Michczynski and Pazdur (1994) are in the process of implementing a similar database at the Gliwice Radio carbon Laboratory. In 1989, a research project was initiated by the Andean Archaeological Mission of Warsaw University and the Gliwice
Radiocarbon Laboratory, the main aim being to establish a database containing all available archaeological 14C data from the central Andes-Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.
and Webb 1983), Trondheim in 1985 (Wilcock et al. 1985; Engelsman, Taayke and Mook 1986; Kra 1986) and beyond (Kra 1988, 1989). Several laboratories also established regional databases
(Obelid 1989; Omoto 1989; van der Plicht 1992). Michczynski and Pazdur (1994) are in the process of implementing a similar database at the Gliwice Radio carbon Laboratory. In 1989, a research project was initiated by the Andean Archaeological Mission of Warsaw University and the Gliwice
Radiocarbon Laboratory, the main aim being to establish a database containing all available archaeological 14C data from the central Andes-Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.