The Tunisian Mosaic Heritage: General Diagnosis

This research aims to draw a diagnosis, as exhaustive as possible, of the Tunisian mosaic heritage. Through multiple investigations of sites -some of which are inscribed on the World Heritage List- reserves and museums, (fifty-three different locations) we try to reveal some hidden aspects of an often-unknown iceberg.Similarly, we examine the impact of the conservative/preservative programs and strategies, as well as the methods and practices followed, undertaken from the beginning of the second half of the last century until today, so far to ensure, the longevity, preservation and safeguarding of such a cultural heritage. What exactly are we preserving? A witness of history, a scientific document or simply an element of cultural show? Can we really talk about the existence of a national strategy to preserve such civilizational earnings? The practices of decision-makers, are they really respecting the universal standards and requirements?Moreover, we question the reliability and efficiency of the methods and practices that still organize the inventories, archives, presentation and exposure. Would the norms and the fundamental principles, fixed by universal texts, be unknown! What is the mosaic/document considered as? A beautiful object to see, a flashy presented to the general public! Or an archaeological testimony with significant, historical, artistic, technical and scientific values!

Keywords:

Tunisian Roman mosaics, conservation, enhancement, practices requirements,

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ISSN: 1309-047X
Başlangıç: 2008
Yayıncı: Ululdağ Üniversitesi, Mozaik Araştırlmaları Merkezi

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