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What is the cause of the blackened ceilings in the cavates?

April 26, 2017blackened cause ceilings

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What is the cause of the blackened ceilings in the cavates?

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The blackened ceilings are due to soot stains, most of which we believe to be intentional. The soot would help seal the crumbly volcanic tuff and help prevent grit and dirt from constantly sifting down onto the floor.