
Built by archaeologists, for archaeologists. Excavata brings modern tools to the discipline without losing sight of what matters — good data.
Excavata is a comprehensive archaeological recording application that spans the full lifecycle of excavation data — from initial field recording through lab processing to final publication. It replaces paper forms, disconnected spreadsheets, and fragmented workflows with a single, integrated system that works on mobile devices in the field and desktop computers in the lab.
The app is designed around the real needs of working archaeologists. Every feature exists because someone needed it on a dig site, in a finds lab, or while writing up a report. Excavata is designed by archaeologists — for archaeologists.
Record using defined spit levels and arbitrary units. Ideal for sites where natural stratigraphy is difficult to distinguish or where standardised depth increments are preferred.
Full support for single-context recording with stratigraphic relationships. Record contexts, define relationships (above, below, equal to), and generate Harris Matrices automatically.
Structured collection and recording for surface survey projects. Define collection units, transects, and record surface finds with GPS coordinates.
Excavata is designed for anyone involved in archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation analysis:
Excavata is built with a focus on reliability, portability, and independence from cloud infrastructure.
All data is stored locally on your devices. Synchronisation happens directly between devices on the same network — no internet connection or third-party cloud service is needed. Your excavation data stays under your control at all times.
Excavata runs natively on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, providing a consistent experience whether you're standing at a trench edge with a phone or sitting at a desk with a monitor.
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, feedback, or want to discuss how Excavata could fit your project.
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