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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Oxford University wants help decoding Egyptian papyri

If you are a fan of identifying galaxies (like the moderator), then you are familiar with zooniverse (Galaxy Zoo). Does it ring a bell?

The Galaxyzoodians have now expanded their research to the Ancient World, and they ask for your help.

See how you can help archaeologists cataloguing and translating ancient Greek texts written on fragments of papyrus found in Egypt. The University of Oxford has set a website for this purpose. No special knowledge is required.

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