Abstract
Current study comprises two parts, Part-I, the subject of this paper, contains analytical studyof ancient Egyptian painted grain stores using some scientific techniques, The followingresearch (Part II) deals with the restoration and conservation of the same object. In thispaper, ancient Egyptian painted grain stores have been studied, using (Light Microscope -SEM - EDX- X-ray FTIR - chemical analysis of cellulose, and biological study) in order todetermine their mineralogical and chemical composition and evaluate how these pigmentswere affected by air pollution .Gypsum was detected in the examined plaster and pigmentssamples which indicates the effect of sulfur as a pollutant on the deterioration of the paintedwooden model, The detection of halite in all the studied samples indicates the effect of badstoring . Light microscope was used to identify the type of wood and infection. SEM indicatesthe effect of fungi and bacteria on the painted wooden grain store, in addition to weakness,cracks, and losing pigments in many parts.
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