SMRTR AIFeb 5, 2025The Guardian

AI helps researchers read ancient scroll burned to a crisp in Vesuvius eruption

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A breakthrough in imaging technology has allowed researchers to read text from a 2,000-year-old scroll burned in Pompeii's destruction. Using 3D X-rays and AI, scientists virtually unrolled the papyrus, revealing multiple columns of Ancient Greek text including the word for "disgust." This development offers new insights into Roman-era writings and philosophical discussions.

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