Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (18.2006(2008))

MAREA

EGYPT

CONSERVATION WORK AT MAREA
IN 20061

Barbara Wrobska Kucy

Conservation and restoration of the masonry
structures within the Byzantine bath,
basilica, and the funerary chapel, excavated
by the Polish Archaeological Mission in
Marea, began on 30 August and was

completed on 26 September, 2006. Most of
the work was of an emergency nature and
included securing of the structures in
danger of collapse and protection of the
historic fabric of these structures.


Fig. 1. Byzantine baths. Hypocaust F: before conservation {left) and after
(Photo J. Kucy)

1 The conservation work was directed by Barbara Wronska-Kucy, architect, representing Bone/Levine Architects, New
York, the sponsor of the conservation work; technical and photographic services were provided by Jacek M. Kucy;
Joanna Babraj participated in the work on the basilica-kiln wall. The Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt was
represented by Amal Hassan Hamid, archaeologist, and Rabeia Ibrahim Mohamed, conservator.

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