Conservation work in Marina el-Alamein in 2018 (Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission)

Abstract

The article presents the program and results of continuous monitoring and preservation of historic architectural structures after the winter period at the site of Marina el-Alamein in Egypt, carried out by the Polish-Egyptian Conservation Mission. The program embraced studies of ancient plaster, polychromy and execution techniques employed for producing elements of sculptural and architectural decoration, as well as conservation of archaeological artifacts.

Keywords

• Marina el-Alamein
• architectural decoration
• wall paintings
• stone conservation
• in situ restoration
• research