The technicians of the Archaeological Museum of Alicante have already begun the work of preparation and packaging of the 283 pcs. who will travel from next Thursday to Tehran to be part of the exhibition 'Alicante. Treasures of the MARQwhich will be on show between 22 September this year and 8 April 2020 at the National Museum of Iran.
The Vice-President and Member of Parliament for Culture, Julia Parravisited the museum this morning to take an interest in the work being carried out to transport the pieces, which are being transported to the museum. will travel alongside the nearly 200 works that have made up the exhibition Iran. Cradle of civilisations'.. Transport will be carried out by road and air and are scheduled to arrive in the Iranian capital on Thursday 12 September.
The MARQ pieces are insured from the time they leave Alicante until their return with a maximum coverage including, war and terrorism.
Most of them are ceramicsbut also includes large metal, stone and bone assemblieswhich will travel in purpose-built wooden crates for the transport of this exhibition. The boxes, which are lined with polystyrene foam, are fireproof and have been subjected to a special treatment against parasites.
According to the technical director of MARQ, MEN'S WATCHES Manuel OlcinaThe packaging of the works, carried out by a specialised company, is done in accordance with a strict verification protocolThe pieces are packed in accordance with highly technical methods. In this way, MARQ professionals check the condition of the pieces - all of them have been photographed to document their current state - at the time of packing and, subsequently, they will do the same when they are opened at the destination museum. Likewise, and after the corresponding check, which is reflected in individualised files, the same technicians will verify the condition of the pieces when they are opened at the destination museum. conditions of the rooms (humidity, temperature, etc.) and of the elements that will house the works of art.Some as small as necklace beads and others of larger dimensions, such as the replica of the Lady of Elche.
The vice-president highlighted the rigour and professionalism The technical staff of the MARQ works with to guarantee safety at all times.
This exhibition, which offers an overview of the historical evolution of Alicante, and by extension of Spain, from prehistoric times to the modern age through material culture, converts the MARQ is the first Spanish museum to exhibit its collections in Iran. and is part of the agreement signed with the National Museum of the Islamic Republic, which has previously made it possible to bring 'Iran. Cradle of Civilisations', which this weekend bids farewell to its stay in Alicante with open days. Since last March, the exhibition has been visited by more than 95,000 people.
