The conservation of the temple of Debod. Problems and proposals for the future

espanolLa reconstruccion al aire libre del templo de Debod es la principal causa del deterioro sufrido por el monumento desde su salida de Egipto. Los trabajos realizados por el Ayuntamiento de Madrid, encargado de su conservacion, han intentado paliar los danos y reducir la incidencia de los distintos factores de deterioro que operan sobre el edificio. Sin embargo, el control de dichos factores, directamente vinculados a su instalacion, solo podra ser efectivo cuando esta se modifique radicalmente, mediante su cubricion. Esta cubricion debera tener en cuenta, ademas, los aspectos relacionados con el uso museistico del templo, incrementado notablemente en los ultimos diez anos. La construccion de un museo in situ puede ser la solucion que contemple tanto su conservacion como su explotacion museistica. EnglishThe conservation of the temple of Debod. Problems and proposals for the future The open air reconstruction of the temple of Debod is the main reason for the deterioration suffered by the monument since its removal from Egypt. The work undertaken by the City Council of Madrid, the body responsable for its conservation, has been carried out with the intention of restricting further damage and reducing the effects of the various agents of deterioration that are affecting the building. Nevertheless, the control of these agents, directly linked to its location, will only be effective when the building is covered. Additionally, this covering must take into account issues relating to the increased use of the temple as a museum over the last ten years. The construction of a museum in situ could be the solution that would provide for the conservation of the building and its use as a museum.