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Scientists Use NASA Tech to Decode Damaged Scrolls

Watch how damaged Dead Sea Scrolls become legible once again.

Publish Date: 11/11/19Topic: Ancient WorldsAncient WorldsNova

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By Ahmin Thornhill

This camera system, developed by NASA engineers, images damaged Dead Sea Scroll fragments in 12 different wavelengths of light—bringing the writing back to life.

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