Digital Transformation and Archaeology

Abstract

In the era of digital archaeology, the communication of archaeological data/contexts/work can be enhanced by Cloud computing, AI, and other emergent technologies. The authors explore the most recent and efficient examples, ranging from some intrinsic properties of AI, i.e. capabilities of sense, comprehend and act, and looking at their application in communication both among specialists of the archaeological sector and from them to other recipients. The chapter will also provide a high-level overview of knowledge extraction solutions from tons of structured and unstructured data, to make it available through software applications that perform automated tasks. Archaeologists must be ready to go down in trenches and communicate their studies with a deep consciousness of chances given by these technologies, and with adequate skills to master them.