Crowdsourcing Archaeology

The discussion highlights the potential of a smartphone app that could revolutionize how avocational archaeologists contribute to the field. By leveraging crowdsourced data and convolutional neural networks, enthusiasts can document and analyze archaeological finds, enriching our understanding of cultural connections and trade relationships. Insights reveal the power of citizen science in uncovering significant discoveries, often made by non-professionals, and the unexpected benefits of applying deep learning to archaeological research.