The main goals of the conference are to discuss multi-disciplinary research on the values, importance, problems and solutions of the archaeological sites and the museum collections. So the main topics of the conference are divided into two categories: |
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1- Archaeological sites:
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History, values and the importance of archaeological and heritage sites from Prehistory until the Islamic periods; |
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Landscape and prehistoric sites; |
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Social relation, human interaction and cultural dynamics; |
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Architecture and architectural designs from Prehistory until the Islamic periods; |
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Study of inscriptions and calligraphy in archaeological and historic sites up to the Islamic periods. |
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Environmental variables and their impact on urban and cultural heritage; |
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Control and monitoring of architectural and urban heritage and non-destructive Testing of historical building materials; |
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Modern technologies, new approaches, concepts and successful practices of conservation of architectural heritage; |
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Management and development of historic areas and adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of historic areas; |
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Documentation, conservation and presentation of archaeological and heritage sites and artifacts; |
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Illicit excavations and trade; |
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First aids for artifacts during excavations. |
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Preventive conservation for archaeological sites and artifacts during excavation. |
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Preventive conservation for archaeological sites and artifacts during excavation. |
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Arts inscriptions and calligraphy in museum collections. |
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Collections management; |
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Handling of museum collections. |
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Analysis and investigations used for organic, inorganic and composite materials. |
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Exhibition development; |
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Environmental impacts on archaeological materials; |
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Preventive conservation and conservation treatment of museum collections; |
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Protection and security. |
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3- Special topics: |
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Basic sciences and their role in the archaeological field's service. |
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The use of new technology in archaeology and conservation. |
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Ancient sciences (mummification – agriculture – astronomy – etc…). |