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Green Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Egypt

埃及文化遗产的绿色保护

基本信息

批准号：
AH/R007926/1
负责人：
S Sreenivasaprasad
金额：
$ 26.7万
依托单位：
University of Bedfordshire
依托单位国家：
英国
项目类别：
Research Grant
财政年份：
2020
资助国家：
英国
起止时间：
2020 至无数据
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR007926%2F1
关键词：
Green Conservation Cultural Heritage Egypt

项目摘要

It is well recognised that cultural heritage has high significance and value, providing an identity and sense of belonging to individuals, communities and nations. Egypt has a rich and diverse history dating from the Palaeolithic until the present day, including of course the immensely significant Pharaonic era. Despite their global importance, however, Egypt's heritage assets are under threat.This project is based on an interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers from Egypt and UK including representatives of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. In the present work, various heritage samples will be collected from selected Egyptian heritage sites and museums. Different microbes including fungal and bacterial strains will be isolated and identified using biomolecular methodologies. Various plant extracts and essential oils (PEEOs) will be tested for their antimicrobial activity against key microorganisms. The most potent PEEOs will be evaluated for their efficacy in reversing biodeterioration using simulated models and/or materials. Finally, the most effective agents will be applied to some Egyptian heritage objects following scientific analysis of their characteristics and in consultation with the heritage conservation personnel. The proposed project team in Egypt (Damietta, Mansoura, and Fayoum Universities) and the UK (University of Bedfordshire) along with the Team members from the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities will proactively engage with personnel from Egyptian museums and sites to bring together distinctive interdisciplinary collaboration. This will enable partnerships among specialists in microbiology, molecular genetics, archaeology, and heritage conservation science. The diverse expertise of the project team in cutting-edge biological, molecular and analytical approaches and the facilities at various partner institutions will be fully utilised to develop new integrated pathways to investigate, analyse, and treat biodeteriorated materials leading to improved display and sustainability of Egyptian heritage. Capacity building, knowledge exchange, and enhancing stakeholder connectivity are integral to the project activities and deliverable.

众所周知，文化遗产具有很高的意义和价值，为个人、社区和国家提供身份和归属感。埃及拥有丰富多样的历史，从旧石器时代一直延续到今天，当然包括极其重要的法老时代。然而，尽管埃及的遗产资产具有全球重要性，但它们仍面临威胁。该项目基于埃及和英国研究人员（包括埃及文物部的代表）之间的跨学科合作。在目前的工作中，将从选定的埃及遗产地和博物馆收集各种遗产样本。将使用生物分子方法分离和鉴定包括真菌和细菌菌株在内的不同微生物。将测试各种植物提取物和精油 (PEEO) 对关键微生物的抗菌活性。将使用模拟模型和/或材料评估最有效的 PEEO 在逆转生物恶化方面的功效。最后，在对一些埃及遗产的特征进行科学分析并与遗产保护人员协商后，将对其应用最有效的药剂。埃及（达米埃塔大学、曼苏拉大学和法尤姆大学）和英国（贝德福德郡大学）的拟议项目团队以及埃及文物部的团队成员将积极与埃及博物馆和遗址的人员合作，以实现独特的跨学科合作。这将使微生物学、分子遗传学、考古学和遗产保护科学领域的专家之间建立伙伴关系。项目团队在尖端生物、分子和分析方法方面的多样化专业知识以及各个合作机构的设施将得到充分利用，开发新的综合途径来调查、分析和处理生物降解材料，从而改善埃及遗产的展示和可持续性。能力建设、知识交流和增强利益相关者的联系是项目活动和可交付成果的组成部分。