Preserving The Tombs Of the Pharaohs

Visitor traffic in the pharaohs tombs within the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, is contributing to the deterioration of the tombs interior wall paintings. Contributing factors include excessive humidity, high temperature, lighting effects, pests, shock and vibration, and pollution. To preserve the tombs and contents, as well as provide for visitor comfort, a proper ventilation system is needed to control indoor climate conditions.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 48, no. 12, December 2006



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