JOURNAL ARTICLE

Some Dead Sea Scrolls are older than researchers thought, AI analysis suggests.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Romey, Kristin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a new artificial intelligence model named Enoch, which has been developed to estimate the ages of fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls by analyzing carbon dating and geometric handwriting features. This machine learning approach has shown that some scrolls may be up to a century older than previously believed, aligning closely with long-held suspicions of human scholars. While Enoch's findings challenge some established timelines, it also supports traditional paleographic methods in certain cases, indicating that AI can serve as a valuable tool for researchers without replacing human expertise. The study highlights the complexities of dating ancient texts and the historical context of the Jewish communities that created them. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185742104
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