Creepy crawlers
What’s growing on the walls of this ancient tomb? Researchers uncover a thriving ecosystem
Something’s alive down here.
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Most materials — except for plastic, glass, and a few others — will deteriorate over time when exposed to the elements.
That makes preserving ancient relics a persistent challenge for archaeologists.
Microscopic organisms thrive on the remains of past civilizations, slowly reducing them to dust.
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