DrGravitas Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 http://arstechnica.com/science/2016/09/scholars-use-x-rays-to-read-ancient-biblical-text-for-the-first-time/ An interesting article on reading a scroll more than 1,700 years old. The catch? The scroll was burned some time around 600 CE in the holy ark of a jewish temple, along with the rest of the surrounding community. Even simple extraction from the ruins in the 1970s further damaged the specimen. But now, using X-Ray micro-CT scans and a specialized computer algorithm, archeologists have been able to piece together images of the scroll's text! After finding an expert capable of reading the ancient Hebrew, it was determined that the scroll was from the first two chapters of Leviticus, which deals with laws reguarding burnt offerings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 well i see God has a sense of humour 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtrekkie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I read that yesterday, fantastic technology. There are other ancient texts that are too fragile to actually read, researchers may have the chance to look into them. I understand that this technique relies on metal in the ink, so it won't work in all cases, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osrik Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Interesting read, certainly a great technological step forwards that should benefit both history and anthropology greatly, and possibly other fields as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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