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AI Decoded Ancient Tablets: Unveiling the Secrets of the Past

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3 min readNov 30, 2023

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The field of archaeology has been revolutionized by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in decoding ancient tablets. AI-powered translation programs have been developed to decipher ancient texts, such as the 5,000-year-old Akkadian cuneiform, enabling researchers to unlock the secrets of the past[1][5].

### Cuneiform Translation with AI

Cuneiform is the oldest known form of writing, dating back to 3400 BC[2]. However, only a few hundred experts worldwide can read the clay tablets filled with wedge-shaped symbols[1]. A team of archaeologists and computer scientists from Israel has developed an AI-powered translation program for ancient Akkadian cuneiform, allowing tens of thousands of digitized tablets to be translated into English instantaneously[1]. This breakthrough has the potential to expose us to the first days of history, revealing the civilization, beliefs, and documentation of ancient people[1].

### AI in Deciphering Lost Languages

Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a system that can automatically decipher lost languages without needing advanced knowledge of their relation to other languages[3]. This system has the potential to help linguists decipher languages that have eluded them for…

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