| Abstrakt: |
Previously regarded as more of an afterthought in archaeology, conservation was at one time only considered necessary when an emergency arose or when objects were found actively deteriorating years following an excavation. As more curricula are including conservation as a component of the archaeology track, field archaeologists now have a greater appreciation for the essential need to plan for a collection's care post-recovery and the benefits of early and frequent collaboration with conservators. The ensuing discussion is meant to demystify conservation as a field; stress its critical role in archaeology and the importance of collaboration; and impart the foundations of decision making, judgement, and ethics which guide conservation professionals in practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
