Evidence from the ancient world on long-term preservation of artifacts - 15442

Conference · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 2015

OSTI ID:22824344

Kroitoru, Levy; Kroitoru, Hadas ^[1]; Thompson, William ^[2]; Bruner, Ilan ^[1]

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1. Ecolog Engineering, Rehovot (Israel)
2. Golder Associates, Denver CO (United States)

As a cradle and crossroads of civilizations, a bridge between the ancient political and cultural centers of Mesopotamia and Egypt, and home to three major religions, the land of Israel is rich with archaeological artifacts. Dating back thousands of years, many such artifacts have been preserved in remarkable condition - enduring the tumultuous test of time, environment, and regional turmoil. The study of these artifacts can undoubtedly serve as an analogue for a modern, permanent marker system for a geologic nuclear waste repository, shedding light on how a marker can endure man-made and natural disasters over thousands of years. Indeed, these artifacts, and our ability to decipher their various messages, not only provide us with a rich knowledge of our ancestors from the past, but they likewise provide insight into the techniques and conditions needed for long-term preservation and endurance of man-made items over time. (authors)

• Research Organization: WM Symposia, Inc., PO Box 27646, 85285-7646 Tempe, AZ (United States)
• OSTI ID: 22824344
• Report Number(s): INIS-US--19-WM-15442
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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KNOWLEDGE PRESERVATION
NATURAL DISASTERS
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