Utilizing techniques developed by NASA, the imaging of texts on papyri, parchment, pottery, or plaster can capture much information invisible to the naked eye. Multi-spectral imaging and computer manipulation of digital images enhances legibility of obscured Dead Sea Scroll texts and faded ostraca alike.
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