Villa of the Papyri project

The Villa of the Papyri project focuses on excavating and studying a luxurious Roman villa near Pompeii, renowned for its extensive collection of carbonized papyrus scrolls. These scrolls, dating to around 79 AD, provide rare insights into ancient philosophy, literature, and science. The project involves careful excavation, conservation, and analysis of the scrolls, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to unfold and decipher their contents without damaging them. Overall, it aims to deepen understanding of Roman culture and preserve these invaluable historical texts for future research.