Detail of wall painting on the south wall of Cave 85 shows scenes from the life of Buddha. Members of the team on scaffolding in Cave 85 discuss the condition of the wall paintings. Two team members measure humidity in the conglomerate rock in the ceiling of Cave 85. The sensor is embedded in an area where a loss of the painted plaster has occurred. Digitized drawing of central ceiling panel of Cave 85.
Hatching shows zone of detachment of mud plaster from the conglomerate.
Francesca Piqu . Team member applies temporary facing paper to flaking paint during emergency stabilization in Cave 85.