Corrections

At thepotsherd, if an error is found in a factual reference page, the policy is to correct it, not to delete it. A substantive correction, such as an incorrect date, a misattributed site, or an erroneous description of a method, will be noted at the foot of the article. This note will state what was amended and the date of the change. Minor typographical errors or formatting issues are fixed silently, as they do not alter the factual content readers rely on.

Readers who wish to report an error should contact thepotsherd providing the full article address and quoting the exact claim they believe to be incorrect. This allows for the precise location and verification of the issue. All such reports are reviewed. The expected turnaround for investigating a reported error is within five working days, with a correction made promptly if the claim is substantiated.

The reference pages on thepotsherd, covering sites, methods, periods, and artefact-types, are built from established archaeological knowledge. However, archaeology is a developing discipline. When new excavations, research, or analyses materially change the understanding of a site or method, the relevant page will be updated. A correction note will be added to explain the change, such as a revised chronology or a new interpretation of material culture, ensuring the record reflects the current state of knowledge.

This correction protocol applies to all sections of the site, from Regions & periods to Law and protection. The aim is to maintain a reliable and transparent resource for archaeology in North America and the study of the Peopling of the Americas, where facts can be cited with confidence and their provenance is clear.