WOODAN is a free-to-use, open web database dedicated to
archaeological wooden artefacts. It enables researchers, students, and the wider public
to search, compare, and understand wooden finds across different sites, periods, and regions.
The database is hosted by the WOODAN Foundation. Our aims are twofold:
Collect and publish structured information on archaeological wooden finds.
Encourage and facilitate research on archaeological wood through open access.
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Open by default
Search without login. Shareable record links and consistent identifiers (WOODAN IDs).
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Research-ready
Fields for identification, context, dating, and preservation—plus image handling.
3
Quality workflow
Status and editorial comments support personal review, peer review, and public release.
4
Community driven
Contributions by specialists and institutions across Europe.