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National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC)
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The National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC) established in 1976 under the Ministry of Culture is the premier organization for research in the conservation of cultural property including monuments and sites, as well as museums, library and archive collections. NRLC achieves its mission through scientific research, education and training, field projects, collaborations and dissemination of information via articles in journals, conferences, workshops, publications and public participation. NRLC is well-equipped with adequate infrastructure and laboratories for material analysis and testing and for developing sustainable conservation solutions. NRLC conducts research on material composition and on art-making techniques, developing methods to slow down deterioration and prevent further damage, providing information on the cause of deterioration and treatment options, devising conservation solutions and assessing treatment performance of cultural materials. NRLC published about 200 research papers in peer-reviewed journals of national and international repute and proceedings.