TT39 - A preliminary presentation

Universidad del Valle de Mexico

It is an exceedingly slow news day so I've thrown this one in for general interest. It is a preliminary presentation by the Mexican team currently working at TT39 as part of their application to be granted permission to work at the site. It provides a fascinating insight into the process. Here's an extract from the introduction:

This document includes all the documentation related to our project, we are requesting a one month season either in November or December 2004 for its implementation. During this month we will be performing a preliminary analysis to identify and establish technical and budget specific requirements.

On December 2002, Mohamed A. The-Bialey, commented that the Puyemre tomb, had sections of murals and paintings in bad conditions; some of them even in the floor, requiring restoration and consolidation. During the first stage of the project, we will be working in the diagnosis of the physical condition of the tomb, to establish a detailed work plan with the restoration activities to be carried out, as well as the technical requirements.

Our team is integrated by professionals in all the necessary areas to implement the restoration and consolidation project successfully. This will allow the Egyptian government to open the tomb to the public. The project deliverables will includes all the documentation necessary that can be used for future publications or studies.

The Mexican Society of Egyptology since the foundation has performed several formal activities and events focused on the study and promotion of the Egyptian Culture in Mexico. Among these activities, we have organized expositions, conferences, seminars, study visits to Egypt, it is the reason why we are interested in developing and implementing this project, a project that will help us expand our capabilities, knowledge and curricula, and achieve the objectives of the Society.

Mexico and Egypt are countries that share the concern and face the challenge to preserve and study their archeological patrimony, a difficult challenge due to the economical situation of our countries. Yet, both countries have been able to develop strong programs and the experience aimed at the protection of our cultures and patrimony, many times against foreign countries. Our common concerns and coincidences, the friendship that we share with your country, and the experience gathered among the different members of our project team are key elements for the success of the project.

A dedicated website for TT39 was mentioned but no sign of it has emerged.