The Center for Digital Antiquity, housed within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024. With a unique mission to extend knowledge of the human past and improve cultural heritage management, the center is committed to the permanent preservation, discovery, access, and reuse of digital archaeological data.
A significant part of their efforts is dedicated to tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record), a CoreTrustSeal Certified Digital repository that ensures archaeological data remains accessible and usable for future generations. The center’s multidisciplinary team actively promotes the FAIR+CARE data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable; Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics), fostering ethical and open data stewardship in cultural heritage disciplines. Beyond data preservation, the Center for Digital Antiquity offers digital curation services, training workshops, and grant-related support, helping researchers and institutions integrate best practices in data management. We are pleased to welcome them to the WDS community and look forward to collaborating in support of their mission and research.