A project of the MOSAIKON Initiative

This project aims to address the urgent need for developing sustainable solutions to the conservation of mosaics that have been removed, or lifted, from their original archaeological setting. The project is investigating and creating alternative and affordable backing methods and materials that will provide more sustainable solutions for the preservation and long-term care of lifted mosaics. Read More

Experimental Program

Mortar testing and mock up testing

Computer Modelling

Finite-element model of backing system

Implementation

Adaptation of the developed backing method(s)

Related Materials

Books, reports, articles, and video

Image Gallery

Page updated: October 2014