Photograph of a Scholar at Work

1935 AD
Photographic Paper
Chicago

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Why is it important for copies to be made of the texts on ancient tablets?

What special skills would a scholar need to have in order to carry out the work shown here?

How is the tablet shown here being protected from damage?

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