When most of a culture’s relics are artworks, writings and other delicate things, the loss of those items are a huge concern. This is especially true for older cultures whose relics were made in times when durable materials were hard to come by, or even nonexistent. Fortunately, modern technology makes it possible to protect very delicate surfaces and items from further degradation and even restore them to a state that is much like new.
One of the biggest concerns is the preservation of religious artwork. Some of this art actually used paint made from highly biodegradable materials like eggs. Needless to say, restoring it is a painstaking task. Once it is restored, care must be taken to ensure that it doesn’t get damaged again because it may not be able to survive another restoration process.
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