The Impact of Reuniting a Colossal Dyad of Amun and Mut
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Dispersed Artefacts; Fragmented Statues; Reunification; Museum Interpretation; Visitor Experience.Abstract
This study explores the colossal dyad statue of Amun and Mut as a significant example of archaeological reunification. It aims to examine the transformation of the artifact from a fragmented state to unification and to analyze how this unity enhanced its value as both a historical and artistic piece. This process ultimately led to the artifact's display as a masterpiece at the Grand Egyptian Museum. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, collecting both qualitative and quantitative field research data alongside an extensive literature review. It aims to assess visitor experience and gather varied perspectives on the reunification process using semi-structured interviews and visitor surveys. The study concluded that the reunification of the statue was not only a restoration process but rather a "restoration of its historical identity." It is regarded as a resurrection of the statue and its narrative. The reunification process improved visitors' cognitive clarity and provided specialists with a more accurate ability to interpret the artifact's archeological context. The study suggests that reunification is the most effective method for converting archaeological fragments into an engaging historical narrative for museum audiences.
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