技术突破！文物医生成功“加固”三星堆象牙，国宝终可直面公众

Core Insights - The Chengdu Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology has made significant breakthroughs in the preservation technology of ivory artifacts from the Sanxingdui site, allowing for public display in museums soon [1][2] Group 1: Preservation Challenges - The preservation of ivory artifacts is particularly challenging due to their fragile nature and susceptibility to decay after being buried for over 3,000 years [1] - Despite the discovery of over 700 ivory pieces from six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui, very few have been displayed in museums due to their deteriorated condition [1] Group 2: Technological Advancements - A collaborative effort involving nine research institutions has led to the development of key preservation techniques, including on-site protection and dehydration reinforcement [2] - The newly developed techniques have successfully extracted and reinforced ivory artifacts, enhancing their strength to meet museum display standards [2] Group 3: Future Prospects - The application of these preservation techniques is currently being demonstrated with the ivory artifacts from both Sanxingdui and the Jinsha site, with one reinforced piece already on display at the Chengdu Archaeological Center [2] - There is optimism that visitors will soon be able to see the newly unearthed ivory artifacts at the Sanxingdui Museum [2]