LuwianSiteAtlas: A Spatial and Semantic Dataset of Bronze Age Settlements in Western Anatolia

This dataset presents a comprehensive digital catalog of 483 archaeological settlement sites in western Anatolia dated to the Middle and Late Bronze Age (c. 2000–1200 BCE). Compiled over a decade, the dataset integrates data from excavation reports, systematic surface surveys, historical sources, and remote sensing. Each site is georeferenced and documented with metadata including chronological attribution, site function, archaeological features, bibliographic references, and proximity to ancient mineral resources. Originally maintained as spreadsheets, the data have been migrated to a structured MySQL relational database and are accessible via an open-access web platform. Designed for semantic interoperability, the dataset enables comparative, geospatial, and interdisciplinary research across archaeology, digital humanities, and historical geography. Standardized metadata and semantic linking promote reuse and integration within broader digital infrastructures. This resource supports both expert and public users in analyzing regional settlement systems and fosters more inclusive approaches to the study of Bronze Age Anatolia.