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Site Type Class (Site Data)

Definition:

Observations:

1. This field contains the most general level of the site type class.
2. The site type class is defined according to the presence of human occupation and the time of occupation.
3. For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add names as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. If the site was occupied during several periods, enter the type class names beginning with the oldest, separated by a semicolon and a space.
   Example

   	Site Type Class	prehistoric; historic; contemporary
   	Site Type	sacred, burial; commercial, trading post; habitation

2. If several site types are linked with the same site type class, repeat the type class name.
   Example

   	Site Type Class	modern; modern
   	Site Type	sacred, burial; habitation, campsite

3. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the keyword.
   Example

   	Site Type Class	prehistoric ?