Re:4,400 year old Egyptian tomb discovered in the Saqqara py...
by Hoasi on Sunday December 16, 2018 @10:42AM
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> There's no particular reason to assume that "a horde" of journalists were allowed to rush in, though.
Look at the video, it is ridiculous. People are walking on each other feet there.
> Fundamentally it's a judgement call for the archaeologists as to whether the tomb is in good enough condition and the photographers are trustworthy enough.
The flashes alone should be a concern. That's also not a good way to get a good photograph. They should know better.
You'd expect and perhaps understand this happening at a celebrity gathering. But it is not like the statues are going to bust a move soon here.
Re:4,400 year old Egyptian tomb discovered in the Saqqara py...
by eponeponepon on Sunday December 16, 2018 @11:22AM
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Crikey, yes. I hadn't seen the video - that's pretty bad.
Fingers crossed this was a one-off, I guess.
Re:4,400 year old Egyptian tomb discovered in the Saqqara py...
by jacquesm on Sunday December 16, 2018 @12:08PM
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It most definitely is a one-off, that's the whole problem.
Re:4,400 year old Egyptian tomb discovered in the Saqqara py...
by hawaiianbrah on Sunday December 16, 2018 @11:41AM
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Pardon my ignorance, but what can flashes do?
Re:4,400 year old Egyptian tomb discovered in the Saqqara py...
by ahakki on Sunday December 16, 2018 @11:51AM
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Flash light has very high uv content which can fade the pigments. The effect is similar to a picture that fades because it’s been exposed to sunlight.
I doubt that a day of journalists making pics would have any measurable effect. It’s more a problem if hordes of tourists take pics every day.
Fundamentally it's a judgement call for the archaeologists as to whether the tomb is in good enough condition and the photographers are trustworthy enough.