Scientific research for the conservation and restoration planning of the archaeological remains at Abusir-South

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The research for the conservation and restoration has greatly progressed by following investigations. Measurements in the environmental conditions of the site have been conducted. The data of the wind direction, wind velocity, sunshine, rainfall in addition temperature and humidity on the site were accumulated for two consecutive years. Also trial conservation of mud-brick and limestone using chemical such as silicon was initiated. The petrological study was carried out on the monuments distributed from Giza to Dahshur. This study provided significant data about the origin of the limestone and weathering process. The case studies of the conservation and restoration in Saqqara and Luxor area were conducted in order to develop our conservation plan. Some issues regarding the conservation and restoration came to light from these studies.Also, the, archaeological and architectural research on the structure has progressed by the completion of the final check on the monument of Khaemwaset and mud-brick structure of the New Kingdom. A number of important pieces of limestone blocks were excavated on the slope of the outcrop. New data derived from these blocks will enable us to progress the research on the architectural reconstruction of the monument of Khaemwaset. After the excavation at the summit of the outcrop, we conducted protection on the site for future conservation and restoration. Furthermore, the discoveries of the. rock-cut chamber and the layered stone structure lead us to reconsider the historical significance of the outcrop. Further investigation is needed to reconstruct and plan the comprehensive conservation program in the prospect of utilizing this historical landscape.