Preserving information
Babylonian clay tablets, Mayan hieroglyphs and Etruscan tombstones all have survived thousands
of years. Yet our own civilization’s records last mere decades, victims of
ephemeral formats, "throw-away" media or perishable technology. In contrast,
metal foil, embossed with simple, human-readable text, will last forever when
stored with minimum care. It will resist:
- Mold, Mildew & Insects
- Moisture
- Heat & Sunlight
- Cold
- Atomic or Electromagnetic Radiation
- Technology obsolescence
- Deterioration of ink or paper