Geometric patterns on cloth. Symbols etched into sacred masks. Experts believe it’s all part of an ancient, largely forgotten writing system that was used by women in Zambia. Recently, the curators at ...

Indus, Rongorongo, Linear A: Some ancient writing systems cannot be deciphered. Can artificial intelligence help crack the codes of the past?Do you enjoy solving puzzles? What would you do if given a ...

ALMODOVAR, Portugal — When archaeologists on a dig in southern Portugal last year flipped over a heavy chunk of slate and saw writing not used for more than 2,500 years, they were elated. The ...

Over the decades, archaeologists have turned up a great many artifacts from the Indus civilization, including stamp sealings, amulets and small tablets. Robert Harding / Photo Library The Indus ...

To unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations, a new artificial intelligence (AI) application has emerged, breathing new life into deciphering ancient cuneiform tablets. This AI technology utilizes ...