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The site of Tyre was a major Phoenician and Roman city in southern Lebanon. A mosaic pavement lies in the foreground, while the necropolis and a monumental arch can be seen in the background. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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A mosaic pavement recently uncovered at the site of Tyre, Lebanon. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Remains of mosaic pavements and stone columns at the major Phoenician and Roman site of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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| Training of Technicians |
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Theoretical coursework as part of mosaic conservation technician training. Photo: Aurora Ortega de Torre |
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A Tunisian technician works on documentation of mosaics during a training course. Photo: Aurora Ortega de Torre |
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A GCI staff member demonstrates techniques for the stabilization of in situ archaeological mosaics. Photo: Elsa Bourguignon |
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Mosaic technicians learn about photo documentation during a training course. Photo: Aurora Ortega de Torre |
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Overhead view of technicians performing stabilization treatment on mosaics. Photo: Aurora Ortega de Torre |
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A discussion during a workshop for mosaic technicians. Photo: Elsa Bourguignon |
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Surface cleaning of a mosaic prior to stabilization. Photo: Elsa Bourguignon |
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A mosaic pavement after surface cleaning and stabilization. Photo: Elsa Bourguignon |
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| Training in Site Management |
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During a course on the conservation and management of mosaics on archaeological sites held at Tyre, Lebanon, participants learn about stabilization methods for mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Participants in a course on the conservation and management of mosaics on archaeological sites learn how to test for the presence and types of salts in mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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During the course at Tyre, participants conduct graphic condition assessments of mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Instructors and participants discuss the condition and presentation of a mosaic during the course in Tyre. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Participants undertake documentation and condition assessments for mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Participants learn about the materials and techniques used to construct mosaics during a course on the conservation and management of mosaics on archaeological sites. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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During the course at Tyre, participants learn about making mortars for the stabilization of mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Participants learn how to mix mortars for the stabilization of mosaics. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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A participant examines the condition of a mosaic pavement as part of a course on the conservation and management of mosaics on archaeological sites. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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Participants undertake a condition assessment of an in situ mosaic. Photo: Leslie Friedman |
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| Mosaics in Museums |
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Mosaic pavements that have been detached from their sites and displayed in a museum. Photo: Photo: Richard Ross |
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Mosaic pavements framed and displayed on the walls of a museum gallery. Photo: Gaetano Palumbo |
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Mosaics pavements that have been lifted from their original location and stacked in an outdoor storage area. Photo: Gaetano Palumbo |
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Mosaics pavements in a museum storage area. Photo: Gaetano Palumbo |
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