SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 3, 2025Interesting Engineering

1,000-year-old Babylonian hymn celebrating ancient glory resurrected with AI

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A 1,000-year-old hymn praising Babylon has been deciphered using AI by LMU professor Enrique Jiménez. The 250-line poem, found on clay tablets, describes the city's buildings, nature, and culture. AI helped identify 30 related manuscripts, revealing insights into daily life in ancient Babylon, including the role of women and attitudes towards foreigners.

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