Researchers virtually unwrap and read entire Herculaneum scroll sealed since Vesuvius eruption

Summary

Researchers have successfully read an entire Herculaneum scroll (PHerc. 1667) that was carbonized and sealed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, without physically opening it. Using advanced virtual unwrapping technology, they have deciphered the complete text from beginning to end for the first time in nearly 2,000 years. The scroll contains philosophical writings, likely from the Epicurean school, adding to our understanding of ancient classical texts. The data and code have been made openly available to the public.

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