Explore the beauty and rich history of the Transfiguration mosaic, a jewel of early Byzantine art located in the basilica of the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine in the Sinai. Renowned conservator and archaeologist Roberto Nardi takes you on a journey through the recent conservation of this treasure by the Center for Archaeological Conservation (CCA) in Rome.

Learn about the damage to the mosaic due to earthquakes and intense visitation by pilgrims from all corners of the world, as well as the steps taken to conserve and safeguard this iconic work or art for future millennia.

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