Marked Tracks

Synopsis

The archaeologist has not only to uncover the traces of past civilisations and interpret them but he must also secure them and protect them against future decay. In this task, chemistry is one of his most important helpers, particularly through developments in the plastics field. Loose soil can be consolidated with plastic, strata profiles are applied on plastic, foams are used to fix the positions of skeletons, finds from wood can be protected from decay by spraying them with polyglycal.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1974

Availability

Free loan

Uses

Second year courses in archaeology.*

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

antiquities; conservation techniques

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Hoechst Public Relations Department