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cultural artifacts in a dedicated laboratory and workshop at a museum in Sari, the provincial capital.While the restoration laboratory is
still being developed and equipped, a collection of 130 restored artifacts was unveiled for public viewing during the recent Nowruz
holidays, IRNA reported.According to Abolfazl Nikoubayan, a cultural heritage expert, the cultural heritage museum is housed in the Kolbadi
Mansion, a historical structure from the Qajar era
The museum was officially established in 2008 and was registered as a national heritage site in 1998 under the number 2148.Nikoubayan
emphasized the necessity of preserving and restoring the artifacts obtained from archaeological excavations, discoveries, and
confiscations.The restored artifacts include bronze daggers and arrowheads from ancient excavation sites, decorative bronze bracelets and
rings, ritual totems, and more
Prior to restoration, each item underwent thorough documentation, including photography from all angles, damage assessment, and analysis
based on international restoration standards
Initial examinations revealed that many objects were covered with environmental deposits, and some exhibited corrosion in the form of light
green oxidation, the expert explained.Further analysis identified active corrosion, characterized by light green and grayish-green
discoloration caused by chlorine presence
PH meter paper was used to assess acidity levels, confirming an acidic reaction with a pH value of approximately six for most objects.The
restoration process was carried out in multiple stages
Initially, inventory numbers on the artifacts were removed using a solution of distilled water and acetone
Mechanical cleaning followed, employing surgical scalpels and dental tools to remove soil deposits and corrosion residues
Some samples were collected for further analysis.Following restoration, each artifact was re-photographed to compare pre- and
post-restoration conditions
Detailed reports were compiled, and the objects were appropriately packaged and returned to storage for preservation.The unveiling of these
artifacts during Nowruz offered visitors and history enthusiasts a unique opportunity to witness the meticulous efforts undertaken to
Its varied nature features plains, prairies, forests, and rainforests stretching from the sandy beaches of the Caspian Sea to the rugged and
snowcapped Alborz sierra, including Mount Damavand, one of the highest peaks and volcanos in Asia.AM
