Description
Mummies. Best Practices Manual for their Preservation
Book Summary
This manual, coordinated by the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute, brings together the knowledge of experts from various institutions to address one of the most complex challenges in conservation: the preservation of mummified remains. The work offers a comprehensive view of advances in the study of mummified bodies, as well as the most up-to-date techniques and methods for their care, exhibition, and communication. Its goal is to ensure that this fragile heritage is correctly preserved, understood, and valued by society.
What is it about?
The book delves into the specific problems posed by the conservation of mummies, an exceptionally delicate type of heritage. Through the contributions of specialists from different professional fields, the work explores both scientific advances in the understanding of these bodies and practical methodologies for their preservation. Key aspects are addressed, such as criteria for safe handling, optimal environmental conditions for storage and display, and communication strategies to convey their cultural and scientific value to the public. The manual is presented as a guide to best practices intended for heritage professionals and managers.
Main Topics
- Conservation and restoration of mummified human remains
- Protocols for the handling and storage of mummy collections
- Analysis and documentation techniques applied to mummified bodies
- Criteria for the museum exhibition of mummies
- Strategies for the communication and dissemination of mummified heritage
- Ethics and best practices in the treatment of human remains
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at conservators, restorers, archaeologists, anthropologists, museologists, and cultural heritage managers who work directly with collections of human remains. It is also highly useful for students of conservation and heritage, as well as museum professionals who need solid foundations for making decisions regarding the preservation and exhibition of mummies.
What this book provides
- It provides an updated reference framework on international best practices in mummy conservation.
- It offers technical and ethical criteria for addressing the public exhibition of human remains in a respectful and rigorous manner.
- It brings together the multidisciplinary knowledge of experts from different institutions, facilitating a complete view of the field.
- It helps professionals make informed decisions about the handling, storage, and communication of this fragile heritage.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Cultural studies, feminism and feminist theory, anthropology
- Collection: Anthropology, cultural studies and g
- Binding: Other
- Edition Date: January 2012
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 1055 g
Editorial Review
This is a specialized reference work that fills a gap in the technical literature on heritage conservation. Its multidisciplinary approach and the authority of the participating experts make it an indispensable resource for any professional managing collections of mummified remains. Although its content is eminently technical, the clarity of the exposition and the manual structure facilitate consultation. It is a practical tool that contributes directly to improving the preservation and communication of an especially sensitive cultural heritage.