A bronze signet ring found beneath Alexandria bears an engraving identified as the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Its owner and exact date remain unknown, but its tiny image opens a striking window onto the lost harbor city.
Researchers carbonized a modern papyrus replica, then used X-rays to read its hidden text. The experiment may help identify which fragile Herculaneum scrolls are worth scanning next.
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