Vatican: Tourists Harming Sistine Chapel Frescoes

While the exact origin still unknown, officials told an academic conference Thursday that the powdery patina — which covers some frescoes like cracked sugar icing — was believed to be calcium carbonate and calcium bicarbonate deposits. Vatican officials have said the Sistine Chapel's new air conditioning system inaugurated this week would prevent potential damage from rising levels of carbon dioxide and humidity brought on by crowds.

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