The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research is showcasing its work at the International Cultural Heritage Fair, highlighting ancient lighting methods and artifacts.
Inrap at the International Cultural Heritage Fair
The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) is participating in the 31st edition of the International Cultural Heritage Fair (SIPC), which is being held at the Carrousel du Louvre. The fair, themed "Heritage in Lights," will run with registration required up to available places, and inquiries can be directed to Eddie Aït at eddie.ait [at] inrap.fr.SIPC as a professional gathering
The SIPC is a major gathering for professionals in the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of both built and unbuilt, material or intangible heritage. It brings together experts from various fields to share knowledge and advancements in cultural heritage management.Inrap's participation details
Inrap will have a stand (C47) in the Delorme space at the fair. This provides an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the institute's work in archaeological research and heritage protection.Conference on ancient lighting methods
On Thursday, October 29 at 11:30 am, Stéphanie Raux, an archaeologist at Inrap and specialist of the instrumentum, will present a conference titled Lights of the Past: Use and Lighting Modes, from Prehistory to Late Antiquity. The conference will explore how ancient societies met their need for artificial light before the exploitation of fossil fuels and mastery of electricity.Ancient lamps highlighted in the talk
The conference will cover innovations and cultural adaptations in lighting methods such as torches, lamps, and candles. Ancient clay oil lamps discovered during excavations at the La Robine site in Narbonne will be highlighted as examples of these early technologies.
