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Forgive my ignorance, but couldn't this be explored with 20th-century technology like a very long drill bit and a fiber optic camera rig? Every article about t
by fenwick67 9y ago
Forgive my ignorance, but couldn't this be explored with 20th-century technology like a very long drill bit and a fiber optic camera rig?
Every article about this mentions sending up tiny flying robots for some reason.
- RandomBK 9y agoIt's the "very long drill bit" part that's problematic. They're trying to explore with minimal to no damage to the original structure.
- goldenkey 9y agoDoesnt seem like a tiny hole is enough to cause loss of structural integrity or for even anyone to notice. Preservation is important but thinking that it extends to ever centimeter of every weathered brick is quite silly.
- RandomBK 9y agoFrom what I understand, the problem is more political than archaeological. I'm sure the researchers are going all they can as fast as they can within the political, legal, and resource constraints there.