Wed, Nov 4
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has chosen traditional methods of conservation, which have stood the test of time, to restore and conserve heritage structures in the Capital.
With the Commonwealth Games coming up in less than a year’s time, several historical monuments in the city can be seen coated with layers of plaster made of a variety of materials.
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“Conservation is done in three stages, one layer after another. Usually for fine plastering, marble dust, jaggery and malai are used in the last finishing layer,” said an ASI official working on the Safdarjung Tomb conservation project.
To fine-tune the skills of workers, experts from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and senior retired ASI officials will conduct a lime workshop for the present ASI officials from November 9 to 13.
“This is a regular feature where AKTC experts and retired officials conduct sessions for ASI men from across the country,” said an ASI official.
Read at source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20091104/804/tnl-back-in-time-asi-uses-age-old-techni_1.html
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