Google Side-Project Update: Dead Sea Scrolls Are Now Viewable Online
The ancient, fragile pieces of parchment containing the oldest known Bible text are no longer restricted to the scrutiny of glove-wearing museum curators and magnifying-glass-wielding archaeologists. Google and the Israel Museum have used infrared technology and computer-enhanced photography to post five of the 950 manuscripts online, where the zoom button can give scholars and everyone
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Google Side-Project Update: Dead Sea Scrolls Are Now Viewable Online
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