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"Until recently, all that remained of Hipparchus’ work were secondhand mentions and a few symbols carved into statues, like those on the Farnese Atlas, a Roman sculpture that shows the sky etched onto a celestial globe. But actual star positions from his catalog had vanished.
That changed when researchers spotted traces of ancient Greek writing on a palimpsest, a parchment manuscript that had been wiped clean and reused. Led by Victor Gysembergh from Sorbonne University, the team dug deeper."
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Matti Matti grew up in Ankawa, an Assyrian area outside of Erbil. He’s witnessed the town change dramatically as Iraq’s Assyrian population has collapsed.
The Assyrian Foundation of America (AFA) has announced a five-year financial commitment to the Assyrian Studies Association (ASA), pledging $30,000 annually through 2031 in support of the organization's academic and cultural work.
As investment in Tur Abdin continues, ensuring quality and trust in the construction sector is becoming an increasingly important concern for Assyrians seeking to preserve and rebuild their historic villages.
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Sarah Jones
