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AI Accelerates Reconstruction of Epic of Gilgamesh

Aug 12, 2024, 11:57 PM

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the study of ancient texts by significantly accelerating the process of identifying and piecing together fragments of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest literary works. Scholars have long faced challenges in deciphering the cuneiform script of this 3,000-year-old Mesopotamian poem. However, the introduction of AI, particularly through projects like Fragmentarium, has brought what experts describe as an 'extreme acceleration' to the field. This technological advancement is enabling researchers to make breakthroughs in understanding and reconstructing ancient narratives, which were previously hindered by the slow manual process.