Cross-Domain Evidence Matrix¶
This page answers one broad question: how balanced is the repository across its major evidence families?
That question matters because mixed-domain products can look impressive on a map while actually leaning too hard on one family and under-delivering on another. This matrix keeps that imbalance visible.
What The Matrix Helps You See¶
- whether the repository is leaning too hard on one family
- where environmental context is broad but sample-backed evidence is still thin
- where archaeology support improves interpretation without replacing direct evidence
- where a polished public surface may still rest on uneven domain maturity
What The Matrix Guards Against¶
- treating pollen context as if it automatically proves ancient DNA claims
- treating archaeology context as if it automatically carries sample-level precision
- treating a thin animal evidence program as if it were already complete because it appears in the same interface
How To Read It¶
Use the matrix when you want to compare the relative state of:
- pollen context
- archaeology context
- boundary framing
- human ancient DNA
- animal ancient DNA recovery
It is a comparison tool, not a substitute for the source or evidence pages.