A newly identified scroll from Herculaneum, buried under ash from Mount Vesuvius, reveals the work of Epicurean philosopher Philodemus titled 'On Vices'. Researchers utilized X-ray imaging to discover previously obscured details such as title and author, representing a significant advancement in the recovery of long-lost texts. This scroll, among a library of carbonised manuscripts found in a villa believed to belong to Julius Caesar's father-in-law, could hold more insights into ancient philosophy if further legible texts are uncovered through this innovative methodology.
The scroll, part of Philodemus's On Vices, was crucially identified through X-ray imaging, marking a significant advancement in understanding ancient texts long thought unreadable.
This is the first time crucial details like title and author have been extracted from the charred scrolls, illustrating the innovative potential of combining technology with archaeology.
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