A Methodological Framework for Digital Enhancement and Text Recognition in Palimpsests

Key Points

• Enhanced readability of palimpsests was achieved using image processing techniques, particularly CLAHE.
• The methodology effectively separated hidden layers of text, facilitating further digital analysis and reconstruction.
• Adaptive thresholding and noise reduction were critical in improving text extraction from palimpsests.
• These results support the use of OCR for deeper analysis and preservation of historical documents.