Research and conservation in Marina el-Alamein in 2014 and 2015 (Polish–Egyptian conservation mission). Part one: The Southern Bath and central town square
Research and conservation in Marina el-Alamein in 2014 and 2015 (Polish–Egyptian conservation mission). Part one: The Southern Bath and central town square
Author(s): Rafał Czerner, Grażyna Bąkowska-Czerner, Wiesław Grzegorek, Grzegorz MajcherekSubject(s): Archaeology, Architecture, Preservation, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Marina el-Alamein; Southern Bath; town center; houses; architecture; research; preservation; conservation; current maintenance;
Summary/Abstract: Activities undertaken by the Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission to Marina el-Alamein in 2014 and 2015 included research and conservation in the public district of the ancient town as well as in private houses. The emphasis was foremost on research, conservation and exhibition of monuments in the area north of the central town square, especially the remains of public baths dating from the Hellenistic period. Research and conservation continued also in the area south of the central square, concentrating on the remains of Roman baths in use from the 2nd to the 4th century AD. Current maintenance and conservation were carried out in private houses and in the area south of the central square.
Journal: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: XXV
- Page Range: 145-166
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English