2025 Poster Session

The poster presents the conservation process of the Naos of King Neferhotep I from the 13th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom, discovered at Karnak Temple and transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Its importance lies in the fact that it is a double naos of the king in human form and the form of a god for the purpose of glorification. Upon arrival at the stone conservation laboratory, the team documented the naos through photographic imaging and reviewed its archaeological records. The conservation challenges included dealing with disassembled and incomplete sections of the naos, requiring secure reassembly. After the examination, a plan was developed by the conservation team collaborated with mount makers to design temporary supports that were compatible with the naos and tested for weight tolerance and non-reactivity with the artifact. These holders were made to assist in the re-assembly and conservation processes in a proper position. After installing these supports, conservation work has begun. For the exhibition, permanent supports will be designed in collaboration with the museum's display team and mount makers, with precautions including the presence of a first aid team to prevent damage during placement in the exhibition hall. This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and modern techniques in effectively preserving cultural heritage.