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Descifran un rollo de papiro calcinado durante la erupción del Vesubio con ayuda de la inteligencia artificial
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Un rollo de papiro quemado y carbonizado cuando el monte Vesubio entró en erupción hace casi 2.000 años fue desenrollado virtualmente y descifrado parcialmente con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial (IA).
El rollo —llamado PHerc. 1667— es uno de cientos procedentes...
Key takeaway 000 años fue desenrollado virtualmente y descifrado parcialmente con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial (IA).
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans interested in technology and history may see parallels between the innovative use of artificial intelligence to decipher ancient papyri and local efforts to preserve and digitize historical archives. The successful virtual unrolling of the PHerc. 1667 papyrus, made possible by advances in computed tomography and machine learning, demonstrates the potential for technology to unlock new insights into the past. Similarly, local institutions in El Paso , such as universities and museums, may be able to leverage similar technologies to preserve and study the region's rich cultural heritage, including historical documents and artifacts related to the city's founding and growth. By embracing these technologies, El Paso can ensure that its own history is preserved and made accessible for future generations, much like the ancient texts being uncovered through the Vesuvius Challenge. This intersection of technology and history can have a lasting impact on the community's understanding of itself and its place in the world.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Un rollo de papiro quemado y carbonizado cuando el monte Vesubio entró en erupción hace casi 2.000 años fue desenrollado virtualmente y descifrado parcialmente con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial (IA).
El rollo —llamado PHerc. 1667— es uno de cientos procedentes...
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