Scientific Methods for Treating and Preserving Manuscripts and Historical Documents

Abstract

This paper delves into scientific methods aimed at the treatment and preservation of manuscripts and historical documents. It underscores the significance of maintaining environmental control within museums, advocating for the integration of sensitive sensors in all rooms to monitor relative humidity and temperature. Additionally, it suggests the adoption of subject-specific climate control within storage cabinets or display cases housing manuscripts. Establishing localized climates stands out as a fundamental approach to safeguarding manuscripts, particularly in cases where comprehensive climate control proves economically burdensome and operationally challenging in archaeological museums. The document also offers references for further reading on this critical topic.