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Vol. 80 No. 1 (2005): V World Congress on Mummy Studies - Turin, Italy, 2nd-5th September 2004
https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2005.10212

Some suggestions for approaching the study and the conservation of ancient human biological remains. A synthesis of the conservation work in the body of the blessed Margherita di Savoia

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Received: 12 October 2021
Published: 31 December 2005
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This paper presents some suggestions for the application of a protocol for the correct approach to working with archaeological objects, mummies in particular, both in conservation and intervention.

a. A proposal for the creation of a National Committee for Anthropological Heritage through a public regional institution responsible for authorizing and controlling intervention and conservation.

b. To establish bonds between institutions that deal with cultural heritage.

c. To design a Restoration Form for the regulation of interventions and the substances used.

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Some suggestions for approaching the study and the conservation of ancient human biological remains. A synthesis of the conservation work in the body of the blessed Margherita di Savoia. (2005). Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino Della Società Italiana Di Biologia Sperimentale, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2005.10212