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Palm-leaf manuscripts reveal traces of their preparation through X-rays and machine learning
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What we know
For centuries, people across South and Southeast Asia recorded religious teachings, literary works, legal regulations and scientific knowledge on palm leaves. Before they could be inscribed or written on, the leaves had to undergo extensive preparation, with processing techniques varying across regions and potentially leaving distinct material signatures.
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Palm-leaf manuscripts reveal traces of their preparation through X-rays and machine learning
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