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Preserving Ancient Papyrus Across Continents | Charlotte News
Unlock the secrets of ancient history as nine global scholars converge at the University of Michigan for a rare 10-day papyrus conservation seminar—the only one of its kind in the Americas. Dive into the world’s largest papyrology collection, spanning from 1000 B.C.E. to 1000 C.E., featuring Homer, Epicurus, and early Christian texts. Learn hands-on techniques to preserve fragile scrolls, combat crumbling ink, and safeguard these irreplaceable artifacts before the craft vanishes. With discoveries still hidden in archives and languages like Greek and Egyptian unlocking new insights, this…
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