About Evidence Atlas

Evidence Atlas organizes field notes, photographs, and claims so that evidence stays traceable, structured, and accountable across every dossier.

We exist to bring researchers, storytellers, and responsible explorers closer to the data so that wonder is met with verification.

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Mission & Vision

Our purpose and long-term direction.

Mission: To organize global archaeological evidence in ways that are transparent, traceable, and built for rigorous exploration — not speculation.

Vision: A world where evidence about ancient sites is discoverable, comparable, and debated with clarity, enabling researchers, travelers, and curious minds to advance understanding responsibly.

Core Values

Principles that guide our work and community.

Transparency

Everything contributed carries provenance — who, when, where, and how it was documented.

Responsibility

We protect sensitive locations, respect privacy, and discourage harmful practices.

Clarity

Structured claims separate evidence from interpretation to minimize ambiguity.

Operating model

How Evidence Atlas keeps credibility at the center.

Built by a small team and a growing network of contributors, we focus on rigorous documentation, responsible moderation, and continual calibration with the field.

We do not publish private identities by default; Founding Contributors can request verification pathways when they want to claim credit for their contributions.

How to participate

Pick the contributor role that matches your expertise.

Evidence Contributor

Upload provenance-first media, document who/what/where/when, and help anchor every claim in the physical record.

Claim Editor

Structure arguments, attach sources, and keep counterpoints visible so interpretations stay transparent.

Pattern Hunter

Lead weekly hunts, coordinate expeditions, and spot signal clusters that need deeper dossiers.

Principles

Policies and governance that shape the Atlas.

Join Our Founding Community

Become a Founding Contributor and help shape the future of ethical, transparent evidence exploration.

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