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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
by Hoasi 8y ago
> 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.
- eponeponepon 8y agoCrikey, yes. I hadn't seen the video - that's pretty bad. Fingers crossed this was a one-off, I guess.
- jacquesm 8y agoIt most definitely is a one-off, that's the whole problem.
- hawaiianbrah 8y agoPardon my ignorance, but what can flashes do?
- ahakki 8y agoFlash 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.