I.L.I.U.M.

I.L.I.U.M. serves as an advanced tool for managing and analyzing archaeological data. It facilitates the collection, standardization, visualization, and export of information gathered from excavations or during vertical stratigraphy. Designed to support both professional and amateur archaeologists, as well as students, this app ensures efficient data exchange in a standardized format, accelerating recording operations and maintaining data quality.

Simplified Data Management

I.L.I.U.M. offers an organized schema for stratigraphic data collection, derived from extensive archaeological literature and fieldwork. Users benefit from automatic completion of inverse stratigraphic relationships such as 'is above' or 'is below', which streamlines the data entry process. Additionally, the app can automatically or semi-automatically populate fields like color recognition via camera, and determine the orientation and slope while describing layers and structures.

Comprehensive Export Options

With the ability to export data in formatted HTML or plain text, I.L.I.U.M. enables seamless integration into technical and scientific reports or other software for further analysis. It supports the creation of a Harris' matrix in .dot format for image rendering by external applications. The possibility to record and document graphically, through photos and sketches, is also included, offering a thorough approach to archaeological documentation.

Enhanced Usability

The application stands out with features like an integrated Munsell color palette for accurate layer description, advanced search functionalities, and quality control measures to correct data coherence. I.L.I.U.M. caters to a diverse user base by supporting multiple languages and allowing customization of periodization based on cultural geographic horizons, making it a versatile tool for archaeological projects worldwide.