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The “Independent” Newspaper in London says scientists are using infrared technology to read ancient manuscripts by some of the greats of classical literature.  Experts will reportedly unlock some of the secrets of the ancient world.

Oxford says it will be able to see writings by Sophocles, Euripides and Hesiod.  Most interesting to me is the claim that it will also be able to see some Christian Gospels that have been hidden for two thousand years. 

The papyrus treasure trove was found in an ancient rubbish heap Thousands of previously illegible manuscripts containing work by some of the greats of classical literature are being read for the first time using technology which experts believe will unlock the secrets of the ancient world.

Among treasures already discovered by a team from Oxford University are previously unseen writings by classical giants including Sophocles, Euripides and Hesiod. Invisible under ordinary light, the faded ink comes clearly into view when placed under infra-red light, using techniques developed from satellite imaging.

The Oxford documents form part of the great papyrus hoard salvaged from an ancient dump in the Graeco-Egyptian town of Oxyrhynchus.  They’ve had the writings for more than a century but the ink was so faded, it could not be read.   Now, some new technology developed from space science will reveal the words.