How modern laser technology preserves ancient Byzantine wall paintings from Egypt
In short: Dr. Lucia Pereira-Pardo demonstrates how the British Museum utilizes advanced laser systems to conserve delicate historical artifacts. This process, currently applied to a wall painting from the Wadi Sarga research project, highlights the intersection of cutting-edge science and the preservation of ancient heritage.
The British Museum is employing an ER:Yag laser to clean a wall painting originating from Byzantine Egypt. This conservation effort is part of the ongoing Wadi Sarga research project. The specialized equipment used in this delicate work was made possible through a donation from Ed and Anne Teppo.
Dr. Lucia Pereira-Pardo, a Museum Scientist and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellow, leads the explanation of these conservation techniques. By using lasers, experts can remove surface layers from ancient objects with high precision, ensuring that historical integrity is maintained for future study.
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