The cave of Lascaux was closed to the public in 1963 primarily due to both erosion and the development of algae and a calcite veil on the cave walls. So the correct answer is d) Both A and B. The influx of visitors was contributing to the deterioration of the artwork and the cave environment.
why was the cave of lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
a the floor of the cave was becoming eroded
b colonies of algae and a calcite veil were devloping on the cave walls
c visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork
d Both A and B
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