18. Carmen Gütschow: Archaeological conservation
Thin End of the Wedge - A podcast by Jon Taylor
18. Carmen Gütschow: Archaeological conservationCarmen introduces the work of an archaeological conservator. She discusses the issues that arise in different materials, and the range of treatments and tools she uses. What are the pressures of conservation work on an archaeological site? And what does she do differently in Europe and the Middle East. As an expert in treating cuneiform tablets, Carmen explains about firing and salts. 3:03 what a conservator does4:23 ceramics7:38 organics and hu...