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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2017.33.6.12

A Study on Present State of Preservation of Excavated Remains in Chungcheongnam-do and Preservation Methods  

Wi, Koang-Chul (The Research of Conservation Science for Cultural Heritage, Hanseo University)
Oh, Seung-Jun (Conservation Science Division, Korean Institute for Archaeology & Environment)
Jung, Je-Won (Cultural Properties Research Team, Chungnam Institute of History and Culture)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.33, no.6, 2017 , pp. 541-552 More about this Journal
Abstract
All excavated "buried cultural properties" are supervised by the Cultural Heritage Administration that decides whether to conserve them or not, depending on the necessity for conservation. Currently, there is no legal regulation concerning the administration of relics (including artifacts) and remains (including archaeological sites) that are relocated and restored based on such conservation decisions. Thus, administration of these cultural properties is inadequate. Under these circumstances, this paper recommends the current state of conservation and conservation methods for buried cultural properties excavated at Chungcheongnam-do thus far. Conservation of buried cultural properties excavated at Chungcheongnam-do primarily employ the "relocating and restoration" method; 23 relics and 46 remains employed relocation after dismantling and soil layer transcription method. Moreover, 27 remains were relocated after dismantling and 14 remains employed the transcription method. In terms of area, Buyeo-gun and Gongju-si had 12 relics accounting for about 50%, while according to the period, Baekjae period had 16 relics, accounting for about 70%. In terms of conservation facility, open-air facility had 33 relics, accounting for about 72%. Results of investigating the state of relics' management indicated that public institutions like a museum with a recognizable management system had their own work force and consequently ensured excellent conservation, whereas if there were no apparent responsible bodies, remains were subjected to considerable damage due to mismanagement. Therefore, this problem can be resolved by identifying a recognizable management body as well as ensuring periodical management and supervision. The excavated buried cultural properties are utilized not only for academic purposes, but also for PR or as exhibition material. Hence, this study confirms that meticulous management of buried cultural properties is currently required.
Keywords
Preservation measures; Preservation type; Protected facility; Management entity; Management plan;
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