Should archaeologists cover Pompeii back up when they're done with it? - eviltoast
  • Mothra@mander.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Ahh yes, so the future generations of archaeologists have a Pompeii to uncover

    • Trent@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Found in a time capsule in 2150: hey guys, we left you a little something over there by Vesuvius…you’ll thank us later. And you better not have built a McDonald’s on it…

    • 👍Maximum Derek👍@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 year ago

      Its arrogant to think all the information we have now will survive long term. Future humans may curse us for the all history we’ve destroyed while studying history.