Working Together: Community, Conservation, and Preservation Strategies for Royal Painted Tombs at El-Kurru, Sudan

Collaborative conservation strategies for the royal painted tombs of Queen Qalhata and King Tanwetamani at El-Kurru, Sudan, demonstrate how community engagement and material analysis can enhance long-term preservation while improving visitor access. The study, part of the International Kurru Archaeology Project, developed sustainable treatment plans tailored to the remote site's constraints, prioritizing locally available materials and stakeholder input for rapid yet durable implementation. These efforts aim to stabilize the tombs, ensure safety, and serve as a model for future heritage conservation in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Gebel Barkal.

Hatchfield, P., Batkin-Hall, J., Bourse, C., Cutajar, J. D., & Mayberger, E. (2020). Working Together: Community, Conservation, and Preservation Strategies for Royal Painted Tombs at El-Kurru, Sudan. Studies in Conservation, 65(sup1). https://doi.org/10.1080/00393630.2020.1783165