Water poured onto 2,700-year-old Turkish frescoes to get ‘better pictures’

Experts have warned that such actions are extremely harmful for ancient heritage, writes Cihat Arpacik

(Independent Turkish)

This article first appeared in our partner site, Independent Turkish

The discovery of a 2,700-year-old Urartian temple by treasure hunters in the region of Van in eastern Turkey was a cause of celebration.

There was double joy as inside the temple were frescoes dating back to the same age.