The mummies deposit of the Egyptian Museum of Turin
https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2005.10210
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This communication deals with a new conservation project for the human and animal mummies of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. The goal is the conservation of one hundred mummies that are housed in this a historical palace. The following aspects are considered:
a. Objects difficult to preserve because of its physical body or the organic elements in the embalming materials.
b. Sections with considerable numbers of objects.
c. Possible presence of dangerous insects and mould.
d. Research about new non-organic materials to protect the mummies from the external environnement.
e. Security: laws requiring fire extinguishers and side effects of technology.
f. Practical storage and functional solutions for research and studies in location.
A preliminary report about this project shall be presented regarding the prevention of dangerous insects and mould, new non-organic materials to protect mummies from the external environment, and easy functional ways to move a mummy for studies or other reasons.Introduction
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