(June 15, 2017) A highly professional team from the Institute for Conservation and Restoration of Rome has succeeded, thanks to the use of modern technology, giving back the original form to two tombs from Syria, which were severely damaged by the many demolitions carried out by Isis. Sculptures from the Palmira National Museum have been sent back to Syria after their restoration and represent an important example of cultural diplomacy by Italy: culture is considered to be an instrument of dialogue between peoples even in critical situations. “Innovation and Tradition: the restoration of two tombs from Palmira” is an event promoted on June 20 at 11 am by the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, which will be introduced by our ambassador in Germany Pietro Benassi. The presentation of the Institute for Conservation and Restoration will be carried out by Maria Concetta Laurenti, Archaeologist at Iscr; Luciana Festa, restorer at Iscr will talk about “Restoration of sculptures from Palmira” while Davide Fodar will hold a speech titled “Experimental introduction of 3D laser technology for the restoration of works of art”. (Red)
