The National Museum of Iran's Department of Conservation: The Pioneering Steps

The evolution of the organizational parts and components of the archaeological organization and curation in Iran is a topic of discussion in the history of the Iranian cultural heritage system. The emergence of needs in technical, expert, research, scientific, and promotional aspects over time can be attributed to the attitudes and pursuits exercised during their respective origins under different managements with competent subordinate staff. These efforts were based on individual diligence, professional interest, or relevant expertise of the staff, which represent the foremost intra-organizational incentives and the most influential structural factors in the evolution of archaeology and curation in Iran. This paper presents a precise summary of the undertakings of earlier directors and the history of the National Museum of Iran, along with part of its commonalities with the national archaeological organization. Its aim is to elucidate the antecedents and spurs behind the establishment of a technical-specialist department at the National Museum of Iran, which is specialized in the conservation and restoration of historical artefacts.