Guana Peninsula Heritage and Climate Impact Data with 3D Models and Site Assessments

38 site assessments for 19 archaeological sites and five newly documented sites were produced by a project using archaeological and anthropological methods. The dataset includes predictive climate models, stakeholder survey analysis, and 3D models of artifacts and shorelines. It was created by the GTM Research Reserve in collaboration with the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission and the National Park Service to inform resource management.

Use Cases

• Modeling climate change impacts on coastal heritage sites based on predictive models and shoreline point cloud comparisons.
• Assessing archaeological site vulnerability based on the 38 site assessments and documented new sites.
• Developing community engagement programs based on stakeholder survey and interview analysis.
• Creating digital heritage archives and visualizations based on the three-dimensional models of artifacts.

Strengths

• Includes 38 detailed assessments covering 19 distinct archaeological sites.
• Contains three-dimensional models of artifacts and shorelines for visual analysis.
• Integrates multiple data types: predictive models, site surveys, and stakeholder analysis.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may complicate direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Combination of archaeological investigations and applied anthropological methods, following the NAHAR research pipeline.

Time Range

Covers over 6,000 years of human habitation up to the present; specific project dates are not provided.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:17:47.548223; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Guana Peninsula, Florida, specifically the southern portion managed by the GTM Research Reserve.