Why have the caves at Lascaux been closed to the public since 1963?

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8 September, 07:04

Why have the caves at Lascaux been closed to the public since 1963?

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Reece Norris · Answer 1

The caves at Lasacaux have been closed to the public since 1963 because of the air was let into them and the Humidity resulted in the rapid deterioration of the paintings.

Turner Scott · Answer 2

By 1955, carbon dioxide, heat, humidity, and other contaminants produced by 1,200 visitors per day had visibly damaged the paintings.