Oxford University wants help decoding Egyptian papyri

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    Oxford University wants help decoding Egyptian papyri

    Oxford University is asking for help deciphering ancient Greek texts written on fragments of papyrus found in Egypt.
    Hundreds of thousands of images have gone on display on a website which encourages armchair archaeologists to help catalogue and translate them.
    Researchers hope the collective effort will give them a unique insight into life in Egypt 1,000 years ago.

    BBC News - Oxford University wants help decoding Egyptian papyri
     

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