Find research datasets worth reusing
Search datasets from major research repositories and use ShareScore to quickly assess how well each record supports discovery, access, and reuse.
44
datasets available to search
ShareScore release 0.9.0
Dataset results
44 results for “stone tools”
Identification of starch granules on ground stone tools exposed to fire
<p>Intense wildfires destroy everything in their path, including archaeological sites. Prehistorically, archaeological sites were regularly and intentionally burned. In what ways does burning affect those sites? With increased wildfire activity, research has begun to describe the effects of fire on archaeological materials through post-fire and experimental treatment, yet, little is known about the effects of fire on microbotanical remains, such as starch granules. Although some studies address the impact of fire on starch-rich foods, there is virtually no research on the fire effects of starch granules embedded in ground stone tools. The current study examines changes in the morphology of starch granules embedded in ground stone tools before and after exposure to flame combustion. A measurable amount of intact and identifiable starch granules was recovered from all of the treated samples. However, significantly fewer intact, identifiable granules were found as tools were exposed to higher temperatures for longer periods of time.</p>
Dataset describing presence or absence of stone tool making techniques in assemblages spanning the past 3 million years
<p>This repository contains a data-set describing the presence or absence of stone tool making techniques reported in the literature across archaeological assemblages, as well as among extant primates, and among the technologies produced in controlled flintknapping experiments. These data were incorporated into Jonathan Paige's dissertation focused on comparative studies of stone tool traditions published in 2022, though that version of the dataset had fewer entries. </p> <p>This dataset is available for development on github: https://github.com/jnpaige/Procedural.unit.dataset. Version 1.0.0 of that repository is what we have deposited here on Zenodo.</p> <p>The codebook used to generate the dataset is hosted on github here: https://github.com/jnpaige/Procedural.unit.codebookVersion 1.0.0 of that codebook was used in the coding process. </p> <p>The repository is stored here as a .tar.gz file, which is both compressed (gz) and packaged like a zip file (.tar). To open it, you need to first extract the files using something like 7zip, then open the archive also using something like 7zip. I might update this to be more user friendly in the future...</p> <p>Data collection for this study was funded through generous support from the Leakey Foundation, GPSA at Arizona State University, and the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, at Arizona State University.</p>
Suppl.Materials to the "Modes of chipped stone tool production of the early farming societies in the North-Western Pontic region"
<p>These files contain data on lithic assemblages of early farming cultures of S-W Ukraine and Moldova (North-West Pontic region). The data originate from own research of the author and from published data from Larina 1999; Sorochin 2002; Popova 2003; Turcanu 2009; Kiosak 2009; Dergaciov, Larina 2015; Radomskyi 2017; Kiosak 2019. Abbreviations for sites: GK-VI – Gura Camencii 6; Danc – Dănceni 1; Nik-V – Nicolaevca 5; S-I – Sîngerei 1; KZ – Kamyane-Zavallia, Tira – Târa 1, Put 3 – Putineşti 3; Sab-1 – Sabatynivka 1; CV – Cuconeşti Vechi; Vas – Vasylivka; PY-1 – Polyvaniv Yar 1; Put 2 – Putineşti 2, O-O – Ozheve-Ostriv. </p>
Raw Data Examples for Close-Range Photogrammetry of Replicative Experiments on Ground Stone Tools
<p>The data presented in this study pertains to the experimental collection built to verify the applicability of close-range photogrammetry to ground stone tools (GSTs).</p> <p>GS17 is a sandstone slab collected from the Fiora River in Manciano, Italy, where sandstone of Miocene formation outcrops. This stone is primarily composed of quartz grains embedded in abundant carbonate cement. It was utilized as a GST in replicative experiments, paired with an active tool from the same provenience, and subjected to 2 hours of<em> Rumex crispus</em> achenes grinding. Photogrammetric techniques based on Structure-from-Motion and Multi-View Stereo reconstruction were employed to generate the 3D models of the tool at different stages of the replicative use. We recorded the geometry of the GST before (referred to as T<sub>0</sub>) and after use (T<sub>4</sub>) to later compare and assess the change in object geometry during the transformation of vegetal resources, thereby facilitating our understanding of archaeological tools.</p> <p>This dataset comprises the pictures required for the elaboration of the GS17 models at T<sub>0</sub> and T<sub>4</sub>, as well as the data necessary for calibration.</p>
Unusual Stone Tool
Unknown tool or core fragment, Coles Creek Period. Heat treated chert 500-800CE Tensas Parish, Louisiana AF_10 Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Identification of starch granules on ground stone tools exposed to fire
Open the record for dataset details and reuse information.
Flint stone tool or weapon
Used some scanning spray to create enough surface features.. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
XFP-054 Stone tool, Sanak Island, Alaska
Retouched and polished stone tool. Sanak Island, Alaska. CAT# XFP-054-1859 XFP-054 is an early village in a dune area on the south side of Sanak Island, Alaska. The dune is deflating, leaving behind dozens of well-preserved houses and site features. It clearly demonstrates the village organization of this time period between 2200 and 1600 BCE. This is the time of the early occupation of Hot Springs Village on the Alaska Peninsula. These artifacts were scanned with either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i. Processed in Geomagic or Polyworks. 2-8 photos were used for texture in Geomagic Wrap. The Sanak Island artifacts are presented as a result of research conducted under grants NSF 0326584, NSF 0508101, NSF 1139266, NSF 1321411. H. Maschner, Principal Investigator. Original digitizing work done at the IVL at Id. St. Univ. Subsequent processing completed at Global Digital Heritage. Fieldwork and analysis done with the permission and collaboration of the Pauloff Harbor Tribe and the Sanak Corporation. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Stone to Tools
Stone tools were once cutting edge technology. The process of making and using tools evolved into the manufacture of trade items, and trade itself. This is not a primitive art form, it is highly complex and requires special materials that were also traded over long distances. Even Clovis points from 10,000 years ago were traded and found hundreds of miles from where they were made. People also learned how to create full time jobs by producing and trading such items while extending the positive interaction of different groups. This is the local history of the South Western USA. Created in RealityCapture by Capturing Reality from 134 images in 03h:35m:51s. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Stone tools scan
Stone tools scan at Rivne museum Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Paleolithic Stone Tool, Jebel al-Faya, Sharjah
Paleolithic Stone Tool, Jebel al-Faya, Sharjah, UAE. On display in the Mleiha Archaeological Center. 125,000 BP. Catalog number FAY.NE1.53512. Processed in Reality Capture from 445 images. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
77-47-Q83 Stone Tool, Hot Springs Village
Flaked and ground Stone, use unknown, Hot Springs Village, Port Moller, Alaska CAT# 77-47-Q83 Okada excavations HHQ, Level 3-2 Hot Springs 1C. 1300-1000 BCE The Hot Springs site is a massive village on the shore of Port Moller, on the Alaska Peninsula side of the southern Bering Sea. It was excavated by several different teams over the last 100 years. The main occupations are from 2000 BCE-1000 BCE, and from 100 CE to 800 CE. The Hot Springs artifacts are presented as a result of the research conducted under grants NSF 0137756, NSF 1204020, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411. H. Maschner, Principal Investigator. Original digitizing work done at the IVL at Id. St. Univ. Subsequent processing completed at Global Digital Heritage. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Bone Handle for Stone Tool XCB-105-3571
Half of a Bone Handle for Stone Tool. Sea mammal bone XCB-105-3571. 400 BCE-100 CE XCB-105 Adamagan (Aleut for place of walrus hunters) is at the head of Morzhovoi Bay, western Alaska Peninsula. It is a massive village with multiple occupations. When it was occupied 400 BCE-100 CE, it was the largest village in the Arctic with an estimated 1000 people. It also has limited occupations dated 2200-1700 BCE, 1000-600 BCE, and 900-1100 CE. The Western Alaska Peninsula artifacts are presented as a result of the research conducted under grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, NSF 1321411. H. Maschner, Principal Investigator. These artifacts were scanned with either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i. Processed in Geomagic or Polyworks. 2-8 photos were used for texture in Geomagic Wrap. Original digitizing work done at the IVL at Id. St. Univ. Subsequent processing and publication completed at Global Digital Heritage. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Evaluating the microscopic effect of brushing stone tools as a cleaning procedure [R analysis]
<p>This upload includes the following files related to the R analysis:</p> <p>- Raw data as a CSV table (brushing_v2.csv), i.e. results from the ConfoMap analysis (see <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3632490">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3632490</a>)</p> <p>- RStudio project (Brushing_project.Rproj)</p> <p>- R scripts as R Markdown files (*.Rmd)</p> <p>- Output from R scripts knitted to HTML files (*.html)</p> <p>- A text file containing the version of RStudio used (RStudioVersion.txt)</p> <p> </p> <p>Instructions to download all files at once are given here: <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4011952">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4011952</a></p>
Evaluating the microscopic effect of brushing stone tools as a cleaning procedure [ConfoMap analysis]
<p>ConfoMap templates for each surface in MNT format (including all original and processed surfaces, as well as results). Each template has also been exported to a PDF file.</p> <p>Additionally, results are collated into 'brushing_v2.csv'</p> <p>Instructions to download all files at once are given here: <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4011952">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4011952</a></p>
"TOʻDA-1 NEOLITHIC SITE STONE TOOLS"
Open the record for dataset details and reuse information.
Data from: Analysis of wild macaque stone tools used to crack oil palm nuts
Open the record for dataset details and reuse information.
Here's the Dirt: First Applications of Confocal Microscopy for Quantifying Microwear on Experimental Ground Stone Earth Working Tools
<p>Quantitative microscopy characterizing the surface texture of wear traces has helped develop a more standardized chipped stone tool microwear practice. However, to date, these surface metrology methods have not been used to characterize ground stone tool surfaces. To expand the range of raw materials and tool types tested with these methods, we explore the application of imaging confocal microscopy for the quantification of an assemblage of experimental hoes, modeled after Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age artifacts from China. Surface texture properties of sediment wear are compared to wear from wooden hafts to identify whether confocal microscopy can distinguish between different wear types. The results show that there is a significant difference between sediment and hafting wear and suggests further research is needed to identify how experimental conditions affect polish measurements within wear types. This preliminary study indicates that imaging confocal microscopy has excellent potential for the quantification of microwear traces on ground stone tools and may contribute to our understanding of earth working tools in prehistory.</p>
Flint stone tool or weapon
interesting artifact scanned in two passes and automatically combined. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Stemmed Stone Tool Fragment, SJ13_166
Stone Tool Fragment, Stem, North Florida, Archaic (6200-5200 ya) Part of the Coontie Island Collection, SJ13_166 Model by Emma Dietrich This model was made using RealityCapture software by Capturing Reality Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
ScienceDex guides
Understand access before you commit
These curated guides explain access requirements, typical timelines, costs, and reuse considerations for widely used research datasets.
Allen Brain Atlas
Allen Brain Atlas is an Allen Institute collection of brain map atlases, datasets, APIs, and analysis tools covering mouse, human, and non-human primate brain resources.
Annotated Behaviour and Observability Dataset (ABODe)
ABODe is a University of Edinburgh DataShare dataset for behavior classification in group-housed mice using home-cage video, identities, bounding boxes, ground-plate positions, and annotator labels.
DANDI Archive for NWB datasets
DANDI is a BRAIN Initiative archive for publishing and sharing neurophysiology data, including electrophysiology, optophysiology, and behavioral data packaged as NWB and related standards.
International Brain Laboratory public data
The International Brain Laboratory public data releases expose standardized mouse decision-making experiments, including Neuropixels recordings, widefield calcium imaging, behavior, and session metadata accessed through the ONE API.
OpenNeuro
OpenNeuro is a free, open platform for sharing neuroimaging datasets, with public search, dataset pages, and download paths for web, S3, DataLad, and the OpenNeuro CLI.