Study on conservation of archaeological waterlogged wood in Vietnam

Abstract

Archaeological waterlogged wood (WW) is one significant part of the archaeological resource because it provides evidence for the primary raw material used for structures, artifacts, and fuel throughout most of human existence. Therefore, conservation of cultural heritage is fundamental for conveying culture, traditions, ways of thinking and behaving to future generations. The preservation has an impressive impact on society from a political, sociological and anthropological point of view. The conservation treatments aim to prolong the life of cultural properties, without impairing the information and value they contain.