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Use of climate-controlled storage and advanced digitization techniques to both preserve and share these ancient texts with the world.

Upgrades to the climate control system to better preserve the extensive art collection, addressing fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels associated with the large visitor numbers and the museum's location.

Routine conservation techniques including varnish removal, filling and retouching losses, and applying protective varnish, while respecting the integrity and history of the paintings.

Careful monitoring and cleaning, ensuring the stability of the text's surface for ongoing study and preservation of the inscriptions.

1980s restoration included the replacement of the corroding internal iron structure with stainless steel, cleaning of the outer copper surface, and the creation of an improved visitor center for educational purposes.

Non-invasive imaging techniques, such as CT scanning and X-rays, reveal details about life and burial practices without damaging the mummies; chemical analysis of resins used in the embalming process.

Regular maintenance to prevent color fading and paint flaking. The usage of microscopes and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to analyze the pigments and binders.

Management of the micro-climate within the pits, battling against mold, humidity, and temperature changes. Ongoing efforts to understand original coloring and prevent further color fading.

Controversial cleaning in the 1930s that was carried out with copper chisels and abrasive tools, which resulted in surface damage; current preservation efforts seek to avoid such invasive techniques.

Strict environmental controls, digitization efforts for access, and physical restoration including deacidification and reinforcement of the original paper.

Implementation of strict visitor restrictions to prevent carbon dioxide damage, along with the creation of a replica cave for educational and tourism purposes to relieve stress on the original site.

Use of high-resolution photography and advanced scanning techniques, such as X-radiography and infrared reflectography, to guide gentle cleaning and restoration work.

Digitization and archiving of telescope data, with algorithms to correct lens aberration and enhance image clarity, making these valuable images available for current and future research.

A careful, decades-spanning restoration that aimed at halting further deterioration due to previous restoration efforts, environmental factors, and original experimental techniques.

Post-flood recovery efforts in the 1960s involved international aid and introduced new conservation techniques, including mud removal and pioneering paper restoration methods.

Modern conservation included disbinding and rebinding the manuscript, addressing issues of pigment flaking, and stabilization of the vellum pages.

Climate control measures to handle the impacts of tourism and humidity, along with the development of detailed facsimiles of the tomb to divert tourist traffic.

Innovative methodologies for the removal of old varnish and overpaintings, revealing the Van Eyck brothers' original work and techniques; led to the discovery of a different composition underneath.

After WWII destruction of the original, reconstruction efforts in the late 20th century employed old photographs and drawings, facing challenges in amber sourcing and artistic craftsmanship.

Careful uncovering and restoration of Christian mosaics after years of being obscured due to the building's history as a mosque; involves collaboration between art historians, archaeologists, and conservationists.

Use of special display cases with controlled lighting, temperature, and humidity to prevent deterioration of this foundational legal document.

Restoration using original materials and techniques where possible, managing tourism impact, and implementing legal protection to prevent unauthorized alterations.

The project involves the painstaking process of desalinating, preserving, and displaying the artifacts from the Civil War ironclad. Involved an underwater archaeological recovery and ongoing chemical treatments.

The conservation included removal of a discolored varnish layer which had altered the original appearance, leading to a dramatic transformation in the vibrancy and texture of the painting.