What is "data.noindex"? It takes a lot of space and I didn't create it.

I'm working on a better backup system for my mac. In trying to find space I came across extensive files that have in the name a directory called "data.noindex". Is there a purpose about these files? Are these related to the face identification function? I have a lot of duplicated names among these files. Can I delete these files if I have a copy? Sometimes I'll find it is the only such file in existence. It's my picture but I didn't create that directory. That made me wondering if this is created by the face id program. Let me know if this is something I can delete or what is at risk here.

That's an internal part of the iPhoto Library.
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
So, no you can't delete it.
Regards
TD

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