Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic

Your guide through the landscape of archaeological data

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From excavations, surveys, and watching briefs, we collect and manage archaeological data from all over the Czech Republic, ensuring it remains openly accessible in a digital form.

The AMCR is developed with a wide range of users in mind. We have tailored the design and features of each tool to suit the needs of a diverse audience, including professional and amateur archaeologists, state administration, and the general public.

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Planning construction or groundworks? Our online form makes it easy to fulfil your State Monument Care Act reporting obligations.

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Looking for an archaeological organisation authorised to carry out excavation at your construction site? Use our interactive Map of Archaeological Organisations to find the right one.

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The Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic is a powerful tool for the central registration and long-term preservation of archaeological records in the Czech Republic. Register and deposit your fieldwork data with ease – manage projects, events, and documentation in one place using the trusted digital repository AMCR. On top of that, we ensure that your data remains accessible for future generations!

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Interested in the results of archaeological investigations? In the AMCR Digital Archive, you can explore records of excavations, sites, and artefacts from all over the Czech Republic – across both time and space. The virtual research room is open to you 24/7.

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Familiar with the code of practice and ready to get in touch with an archaeologist in your area? Find one easily using the Map of Archaeological Organisations – available as an interactive map and alphabetical list.

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Already involved and need to report a find? Use the Portal of Amateur Collaborators and the Register of Individual Finds (AMCR-PAS) – we look forward to your discoveries!

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Tools

The Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic and its tools in a nutshell

Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic (AMCR)

A core information system for recording archaeological fieldwork and related activities in the Czech Republic. It allows users to report groundworks, deposit data on the course and outcomes of excavations and surveys, and serves as a trusted digital repository for archaeological documentation. The system also provides data for other AIS CR tools.

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Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic (AMCR)
AMCR Digital Archive

AMCR Digital Archive

A web application for browsing and downloading data (such as documents) archived in the AMCR, offering access to information on excavations, sites, and finds collected in the archives of the Archaeological Institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Brno and Prague.

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Map of Archaeological Organisations (OAO Map)

A map that provides an overview of organisations authorised to conduct archaeological excavations in the Czech Republic, along with the exact geographical scope of their remit. You can quickly identify who holds the authorisation, where they operate, and how to contact them, making it easy to get in touch with archaeologists to arrange a new excavation or start a collaborative project.

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Map of Archaeological Organisations (OAO Map)
Portal of Amateur Collaborators and the Register of Individual Finds (AMCR-PAS)

Portal of Amateur Collaborators and the Register of Individual Finds (AMCR-PAS)

A portal for reporting and publishing archaeological finds resulting from partnerships between archaeological organisations and amateur collaborators. It also establishes a formal framework for such active collaboration within the bounds of the State Monument Care Act.

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3D Library

A tool for cataloguing archaeological 3D models and textures, forming one of the modules of the AMCR and the Digital Archive.

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3D Library
AMCR API

AMCR API

A set of application programming interfaces enabling automated extraction of data from the AMCR. It consists of an OAI-PMH API for accessing all metadata, a file API for downloading data, and an authentication API that can be used either independently (authorisation and authentication via an AMCR user account) or as part of authorised access to the OAI-PMH and file API.

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AMCR Knowledge Base

The AMCR Knowledge Base provides detailed guides on how to use each module of the AMCR, explains the data model and overall system architecture, and summarises its history. It also includes the AMCR Newsletter – a non-periodical circular for users, which explains specific updates in detail and places them in the context of heritage management in the Czech Republic.

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The AIS CR infrastructure

The Archaeological Map of the Czech Republic is the heart of the large research infrastructure, the Archaeological Information System of the Czech Republic (AIS CR). The AIS CR offers a wide range of tools and services for both the research community and the general public.

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AMCR News

All AMCR updates in one place

12/11/2025 • 12:00
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New Website Launched

The new AIS CR and AMCR websites have been launched.

Frequently asked questions

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Cannot find what you are looking for? Get in touch with us – we are here to help.

Contact us at:

amcr@arup.cas.cz (support for Bohemia) or
amcr@arub.cz (support for Moravia and Silesia).