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1. GolfPopper · 1789839273 · focus · HN ↗

   So they're saying there's one tomb, that seems very real, that conceals a hidden entrance to another, larger tomb complex?

   Okay, sure, explore away. But I'm not coming along, and if you find any jeweled skulls don't touch them.

   1. AnotherGoodName · 1789845111 · focus · HN ↗

      Incidentally i always found the idea of an explorer grabbing the mysterious jewelled skull and getting cursed similar to the thought exercise of how we warn future cultures about the dangers of long term radioactive waste.

      The warning needs to transcend language so you probably think a skull is pretty clear right? Put a big skull there, maybe make it light up or eye catching in some way just to really seal the deal? Surely they understand "don't go near this". Yet in a million years time you're probably going to get some explorer "finding the mysterious and cursed crystal skull" who will subsequently die of "the mysterious curse". It would have made a more interesting ending for that Indiana Jones movie that's for sure.

      1. WarOnPrivacy · 1789846188 · focus · HN ↗

         > The warning needs to transcend language so you probably think a skull is pretty clear right?

         I feel that adorning the skull with jewels will puree the "No! No! NO!" message, in any epoch.

         1. AnotherGoodName · 1789851284 · focus · HN ↗

            I’m thinking they paint it in reflecto paint like safety vests which of course would make it a sparkly jewel

            1. krick · 1789875604 · focus · HN ↗

               Probably even luminescent paint to be sure it can be seen in the dark. This is even more valuable than a sparkly gemstone, I suppose, that's almost magical!
         2. dividedbyzero · 1789852109 · focus · HN ↗

            The skull needs to be encrusted with the specific rare gem that can only be used in temples to the deity of death. That'll be impossible to misunderstand.

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