Abstract
Preservation and Conservation Strategies of Historical Textiles in Excavation: A Case Study of Egyptian Excavation
Highlights
IntroductionThe ibis burial place at Tuna el‐Gebel, located at west of the ancient city of Thermopolis Magna, has been the first, and for a long period, the only ibis and baboon animal cemetery during the reign of Pharaoh Pasmetkhos (664‐619 BC)
The excavation of Tuna el‐Gebel was a scientific joint venture between the Institute of Egyptology of the University of Munich, Germany and the University of Cairo, Egypt
The historical textile is severely damaged and there are many parts missing in the middle
Summary
The ibis burial place at Tuna el‐Gebel, located at west of the ancient city of Thermopolis Magna, has been the first, and for a long period, the only ibis and baboon animal cemetery during the reign of Pharaoh Pasmetkhos (664‐619 BC). Ibises which constitute most part of the collection (>80%), at least 115 other vertebrate taxa could be found in the galleries, comprising domestic (cattle, sheep, dogs and cats). Textiles are sensitive materials since they are very prone to damage when exposed to light, heat, humidity, pollution and microorganisms. They are extremely vulnerable to decay when stored or displayed in inappropriate environmental conditions. Copyright © All rights are reserved by Harby E Ahmed
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