Ancient scrolls being scanned with non-invasive technology

Researchers Read 2000-Year-Old Scrolls Without Unfurling Them

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Researchers have developed a method to read ancient scrolls without physically unfurling them by scanning for lead in the ink. This technique allows the reconstruction of texts hidden in fragile scrolls, preserving their delicate condition while revealing their contents.

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