Ancient Civilizations, Robots & Artificial Intelligence2,000-Year-Old Vesuvius Papyrus Scroll PHerc. 1667 Deciphered With Help Of AI Posted on July 6, 2026 by Administrator An ancient scroll that survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD has finally given up its secrets. The scroll was found in the 1750s, but it was too delicate to open. Thanks to AI technology, scholars have now read the entire text, which turns out to be a philosophical essay about ethics and human progress.