SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

Biblical bombshell: Mysterious Dead Sea Scrolls decrypted with AI to reveal accurate date

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AI has decrypted the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing surprisingly accurate dates that challenge previous assumptions. The University of Groningen's "Enoch" AI system combines radiocarbon dating, handwriting analysis, and machine learning to date Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts. Results show some scrolls may be much older than thought, potentially from the era of their supposed authors. This breakthrough allows scholars to better connect the scrolls with key historical events and religious movements.

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