Question

What would likely cause an inscription on a marble gravestone to become more difficult to read over time?

Answer 1

Chemical weathering would cause the inscription on a marble gravestone to become harder and harder to read overtime. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

Answer 2

The inscription on a marble gravestone will disappear or get blurr over a period of time. This can happen due to several factors:

Chemical weathering could be one of the reason in which the carbonic acid, sulfurous acid attacks the stone.

Physical damage can also be considered.

Damage due to heat from the sun.

Freezing can be one of the environmental factors.