ABSTRACT This paper discusses the conservation and preservation of the twenty-fifth dynasty royal painted tombs of Queen Qalhata and her son King Tanwetamani in the ancient kingdom of Kush at El-Kurru, Sudan. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region, Sudan’, the tombs fall under the International Kurru Archaeology Project. This collaboration with archaeologists, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders focuses on improving visitor access to the tombs while ensuring their preservation. Sustainable site maintenance was considered in developing realistic conservation strategies while working in a remote area with limited materials. The treatment plan for these tombs evolved from a thorough understanding of materials and methods used in their fabrication, analysis of their history and alteration over time, and consideration of future use and accessibility. Discussion with stakeholders informed collaborative decision-making processes to arrive at appropriate treatment methodologies which could be implemented in a compressed time frame. Choice of treatment materials and decisions about stabilization and improvements to the physical structure were based on availability, ease of use, and support of long-term maintenance. These measures will enhance visitor safety and contribute to the long-term preservation of the tombs, with the hope of serving as a model for similar projects in the region.

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携手合作：苏丹埃尔库鲁皇家彩绘陵墓的社区、保护和保护策略

摘要 本文讨论了苏丹埃尔库鲁古库什王国第 25 王朝 Qalhata 女王和她的儿子 Tanwetamani 国王彩绘陵墓的保护和保存。作为联合国教科文组织世界遗产“Gebel Barkal 和苏丹纳帕坦地区遗址”的一部分，这些墓葬属于国际库鲁考古项目。与考古学家、建筑师、工程师和社区利益相关者的合作重点是改善游客进入墓葬的通道，同时确保它们的保护。在材料有限的偏远地区工作时，在制定现实的保护策略时考虑了可持续的场地维护。这些墓葬的处理计划源于对它们制造中使用的材料和方法的透彻理解，分析它们的历史和随时间的变化，并考虑未来的使用和可访问性。与利益相关者的讨论为协作决策过程提供了信息，以得出可以在压缩的时间范围内实施的适当治疗方法。治疗材料的选择以及关于稳定和改善物理结构的决定是基于可用性、易用性和长期维护的支持。这些措施将加强游客安全，并有助于古墓的长期保存，希望成为该地区类似项目的典范。与利益相关者的讨论为协作决策过程提供了信息，以得出可以在压缩的时间范围内实施的适当治疗方法。治疗材料的选择以及关于稳定和改善物理结构的决定是基于可用性、易用性和长期维护的支持。这些措施将加强游客安全，并有助于古墓的长期保存，希望成为该地区类似项目的典范。与利益相关者的讨论为协作决策过程提供了信息，以得出可以在压缩的时间范围内实施的适当治疗方法。治疗材料的选择以及关于稳定和改善物理结构的决定是基于可用性、易用性和长期维护的支持。这些措施将加强游客安全，并有助于古墓的长期保存，希望成为该地区类似项目的典范。