This chapter explores the ongoing efforts to recover and digitize ancient Greek scrolls destroyed by Mt Vesuvius, including discussions on the current state of the excavation, scanning technology, and proposed cost-saving solutions. The chapter concludes with future goals and the potential of AI technology in this endeavor.
The Vesuvius Challenge is a $1m prize to use AI to decipher text seemingly lost on ancient Greek papyri in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that buried Pompei. NLW covers the amazing results.
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