Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt
Mikhaeel, B., Elserogy, A., Fawzy, M., Henin, E. (2025). Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 8(1), 1-20. doi: 10.21608/ijecth.2025.445526
Bassem Mikhaeel; Abdelrahman Elserogy; Mourad Fawzy; Emil Henin. "Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt". EKB Journal Management System, 8, 1, 2025, 1-20. doi: 10.21608/ijecth.2025.445526
Mikhaeel, B., Elserogy, A., Fawzy, M., Henin, E. (2025). 'Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt', EKB Journal Management System, 8(1), pp. 1-20. doi: 10.21608/ijecth.2025.445526
Mikhaeel, B., Elserogy, A., Fawzy, M., Henin, E. Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 8(1): 1-20. doi: 10.21608/ijecth.2025.445526

Eco-Friendly Materials in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage:A Case Study on "The Chair of The Chalice Icons " at the Virgin Mary Church in Haret Zuwaila, Egypt

International Journal of Eco-Cultural Tourism, Hospitality Planning and Development
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 1-20  XML PDF (1.33 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ijecth.2025.445526
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Authors
Bassem Mikhaeel1; Abdelrahman Elserogy2; Mourad Fawzy3; Emil Henin1
1Coptic Paintings Conservation Department at the Monasteries and Churches in Haret Zuwaila Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Cairo, Egypt
2Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Egypt
3Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, Egypt
Abstract
Eco-friendly green materials have emerged as one of the most advanced scientific approaches in the field of cultural heritage restoration and conservation, due to their significant role in supporting the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy. This strategy emphasizes environmental protection and the reduction of carbon footprint across various sectors, including the heritage sector. In this context, it has become essential to replace traditional chemical solvents with safer, environmentally friendly alternatives — both to protect the health of conservators and to preserve the integrity of the artifacts, especially by avoiding harmful chemical reactions that may negatively affect the original materials.
Accordingly, this study explores the application of green solvents such as Ethyl Lactate and Dimethyl Carbonate in the cleaning of the painted layer of the icons of the "Chair of the Chalice", which date back to the 19th century and were painted by the painter Anastasi Al-Roumi. These icons are currently preserved in the Church of the Virgin Mary in Haret Zuweila, one of the most significant stops along the Holy Family Route in Egypt. This association lends the study profound cultural, religious, and historical importance.
Keywords
green materials; Ethyl lactat; Dimethyl Carbonate; Chair of Chalice
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