Temple conservation is the preserve of artisans more than artists, yet without it many ancient art forms would be lost, destroyed forever by pollution and plunderers.
The desire to conserve temples is as old as the original structures themselves. Ancient masons constructed stone edifices in honor of rulers and religion, such as the Egyptian pyramids, intending they should last forever. And one way to help ensure the longevity of temples was to make sure there were plenty of skilled artisans to look after them.
