Ancient Scrolls and Modern Discoveries

In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii and Herculaneum. In 1752, workers found carbonized scrolls in Herculaneum. These scrolls, unreadable to the naked eye, were examined using NASA's multispectral imaging, revealing ancient texts. Researchers from Brigham Young University have been studying these scrolls since 1999, creating a digital archive. The scrolls may contain works by Aristotle and other authors, but are rapidly deteriorating.

What significant event occurred in 79 AD that affected the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum?

• A massive earthquake

• A great flood

• A severe drought

• A volcanic eruption

What did workers initially think they had found in Herculaneum in 1752?

• Old paintings

• Sticks of charcoal

• Ancient pottery

• Gold coins

What technology developed by NASA has helped in reading the ancient scrolls?

• Ultrasound scanning

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Multispectral imaging

• X-ray imaging

Which university has been involved in examining the scrolls since 1999?

• Stanford University

• Brigham Young University

• Oxford University

• Harvard University

What is the main goal of the researchers at Brigham Young University regarding the scrolls?

• To display them in exhibitions

• To sell them to museums

• To digitally archive the texts

• To translate them into modern languages