ArchaeoLens
Archaeological Photo Observation Tool
About the App
ArchaeoLens is an AI-powered educational tool for archaeological field observation. Photograph artifacts, ceramics, lithics, coins, inscriptions, minerals, gems, or stone tools — and receive a cautious evidence-based analysis with diagnostic features, confidence levels, and research references.
The app also includes a comprehensive directory of 52 ASI site museums, state-wise museums across India, international museums with Indian collections, and an interactive 3D stone tools gallery with 69+ prehistoric tools sourced from the Museum of Stone Tools (MoST).
Key Features
AI Photo Analysis
Capture or upload artifact photos for evidence-based archaeological observation.
Museum Directory
Complete directory of 52 ASI museums, state museums, and international collections.
3D Stone Tools
69+ prehistoric tools with interactive 3D models and museum cross-references.
Smart Search
Filter by name, region, material, tool type, state, or museum display location.
Research References
Links to heritage databases, typology resources, and museum collections.
Ethical Approach
Clear disclaimers — AI observation is not authentication, dating, or valuation.
Observation Categories
Ceramics
Sherds, rims, bases, slips, fabrics, firing traces, and surface treatment.
Lithics
Flakes, blades, cores, retouch, percussion marks, and raw material.
Metals
Coins, tools, fittings, corrosion, patina, and manufacturing traces.
How It Works
- 1Photograph. Capture the object with a stable view. A scale, north arrow, and context photo make the observation stronger.
- 2Observe. The AI describes visible archaeological evidence and avoids claims that cannot be supported by the image.
- 3Compare. Research references help compare typologies and collections; they are not proof of authentication or dating.
App Permissions
- Camera — Required to capture photos of artifacts for AI analysis. Photos are processed in real-time and not stored on our servers.
- Internet — Required to send images to the AI analysis service and load 3D stone tool models.
- Storage (read) — Optional, for uploading photos from your device gallery.
Authenticity & Ethics
- Photo observation is not authentication, provenance, valuation, or final dating.
- Do not disturb sites or remove objects; follow local heritage laws and reporting procedures.
- Record context, scale, measurements, layer/trench data, and findspot notes whenever permitted.
- Consult qualified archaeologists, conservators, or heritage authorities for decisions.
- Comply with the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act (India), UNESCO conventions, and local regulations.
Data Sources
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) — asi.nic.in
- Press Information Bureau (PIB), Govt. of India — museum directory verification
- Museum of Stone Tools (MoST) — stonetoolsmuseum.com
- Pedestal3D — Interactive 3D model hosting