A glance into the secrets of archeological restoration
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In summer 2007 extensive archeological explorations were conducted on the designated location of a new sports hall to be constructed in the town centre of Hódmezővásárhely. The work, professionally managed by the Tornyai János Museum and Public Education Centre, encompassed a total of 2,500 square metres. A far greater number of finds was unearthed, even compared with the expectations of specialists. Archeologist Katalin Tóth was in charge and the restorers of the Tornyai János Museum were already working during the explorations. As soon as a find is unearthed it has to reach storage, for there is a danger of damage, especially in the case of ceramics, and that is also the reason why it is useful if restorers themselves participate in archeological explorations.