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terracotta mortar
Coverage of terracotta mortar in the Nexus archive.
- AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists used AI to reconstruct the face of a victim fleeing the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The victim was found holding a terracotta mortar, which researchers believe was used to shield their head during the disaster.
- AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists used AI to reconstruct the face of a victim fleeing the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The victim was found holding a terracotta mortar, interpreted as an improvised shield for protection.