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Descifran un rollo de papiro calcinado durante la erupción del Vesubio con ayuda de la inteligencia artificial
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· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A charred and burned papyrus scroll, damaged during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, has been virtually unrolled and partially deciphered.
A significant archaeological discovery has been made with the help of artificial intelligence. A charred and burned papyrus scroll, damaged during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, has been virtually unrolled and partially deciphered. The scroll, known as PHerc.
1667, is one of many found in the area. It was badly damaged when the volcano erupted, but technology has now allowed researchers to unlock some of its secrets. Further details about this discovery can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which provides more information about the scroll and the process used to decipher it.
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Category: local Published: June 27, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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