Research and architectural conservation in Marina el-Alamein in 2017 (Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission)
Research and architectural conservation in Marina el-Alamein in 2017 (Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission)
Author(s): Rafał Czerner, Grażyna Bąkowska-Czerner, Wiesław GrzegorekSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Architecture, Preservation, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Marina el-Alamein; town center; east–west street; main square; southern baths; houses; research; preservation; conservation;
Summary/Abstract: Activities undertaken by the Polish–Egyptian Conservation Mission to Marina el-Alamein in 2017 comprised research and conservation in the public district of the ancient town as well as in private houses. Work focused foremost on research and exhibition of the remains of a street running east of the southeastern corner of the main town square and monuments in the area of the square itself. Research and conservation continued also in the area south of the square, concentrating on the remains of public Roman baths dating from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. Maintenance conservation was carried out in private houses and in the ancient town center.
Journal: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
- Issue Year: 1/2018
- Issue No: XXVII
- Page Range: 67-83
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
