With the artifacts we have, we should keep it safe by adding antique quilts on top of the artifact and most importantly keep it away from direct sunlight, as it can damage or melt the artifact.
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ARTIFACT STORAGE AND HANDLING PROTOCOLS
- Keeping things in the right place with the right temperature, moisture, and light
- Using the right box and tools to store and handle things
- Making plans to stop bugs ad be ready for emergencies
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ETHICAL CONSIDERATION IN CURATION
- Being kind and respectful to different cultures, giving back things, and respecting native people’s rights.
- Talking to people who made the things to learn about and take care of them.
- Using the item in careful and respectful way.
Why is preservation of artifacts important
We need to keep old things from history safe so we can remember and learn about the people who were there. When we take care of these things, we keep the true story for future generations.
It can also help us prevent the damage, melting process , and it can also get prevented for getting broken. It also can give respect and consent to the people who discovered,learned and indroduced the artifacts.