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11th Conference of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (10/24/2011 - 10/27/2011) Stampa contenuto

image Conference organised by: International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics, ICCM
Place:  Meknes, MO
Address:  Archaeological site of Volubilis and Meknes, MO

The theme of the 11th ICCM Conference is Managing archaeological sites with mosaics:from real problems to practical solutions.
The conservation of mosaics on archaeological sites can appear to be an impossible task. Poor understanding of the causes of deterioration and ineffective responses result in on-going loss of these irreplaceable assets of our ancient heritage.
Problems can be resolved through the conservation process, which consists of practical, complementary measures. Understanding and implementing these measures will constitute the primary theme of the Conference.
Topic to be addressed are:
- Articulating conservation problems of mosaics through condition survey and risk assessment
- Prioritisation of interventions in mosaics and selection of practical and sustainable responses, both preventive and remedial
- Implementation of interventions, maintenance and monitoring (including personal experiences, both negative and positive; and cost analysis)
- Archaeological evaluation of real problems and practical solutions
Secondary themes that will be discussed are:
- Site personnel: roles and responsibilities in management of mosaics Training in conservation (technicians, conservators, site managers and archaeologists)
- Preservation of the evidential value of mosaics: documentation, interpretation and presentation to the public.
The conference is organized  under the auspices of the Secretary General and the Director of Cultural Heritage of The Moroccan Ministry of Culture.

Further information
1st Circular, available at: http://www.iccm.pro.cy/events.htm 
Expressions of interest in attending the conference, and changes of address since the last ICCM conference should be sent by post, fax, or email to:
Demetrios Michaelides Director, Archaeological Research Unit University of Cyprus Kallipoleos 75 1678 Nicosia, CYPRUS
Tel.: 00357 22893570  Fax: 00357 22674101 Email: dmichael@spidernet.com.cy
Rachid Bouzidi Director of the Archaeological site of Volubilis BP.2, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Meknès, Morocco
Tel. and Fax: 00212 535544103  Mobile: 00212 667410223 Email: bouzidi3@yahoo.fr

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