Conserve a vessel

Pottery fragments are among the most common finds in archaeological excavations and provide important information on dating, trade, technological achievements, population movements, as well as on wars and conquests. Carefully recorded, drawn, and photographed on-site, the excavated vessels and fragments undergo preliminary sorting in the field in order to determine the importance of each fragment or vessel and the need for further treatment. Pottery finds are then sent to the laboratories still covered with layers of sand, mud, and dirt. There, they will be cleaned and restored, and later drawn, photographed, and cataloged.

Help the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) to restore an ancient vessel. Donor(s) will be recognized on the artifact tag that accompanies the vessel at all times.

Suggested contribution $5,000

To contribute, contact info@friendsofiaa.org