Some considerations for the reburial of painted lime stucco façdesin the Maya region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20499195 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eric Hansen (0000-0001-8469-190X), Eric F Hansen, Carolina Castellanos |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 259-274 |
| Publication date | 2004-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-5033 • E-ISSN: 1753-5522 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1179/135050304793137838 |
| OpenAlex | W2007678842 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 6 |
The conservation of Maya stucco façadesin humid tropical conditions poses significant challenges. Professionals in the region consider that reburial is one of the most easily accomplished and cost-effective conservation options; and reburial of modelled and painted lime plaster façades, in conjunction with the construction of exposed replica façadesoverlying the reburied originals, has been or is being considered as a preservation strategy at a number of sites in the region. This is illustrated by two case studies from Belize and one from Guatemala. However, more research is needed to fully understand the benefits and risks of reburial, and to determine the optimal conditions and techniques specifically suitable for wet tropical climates. The range of issues that must be considered for reburial of stucco façadesin this region include their conservation needs in relation to the susceptibility of ancient materials to climatic conditions, management issues such as visitor and interpretation needs and the problem of looting in the region, the feasibility of solutions in relation to available resources, choice of methods and materials used in interventions, and the impact of reburial on the significance of a site, amongst others
Archaeology · Art · Geography · Lime · Maya · Archaeological and Geological Studies · Archaeological and Historical Studies · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Geology · Paleontology
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| Citations per year | 0.22 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2022 (6) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |