A short note on the application of synchrotron-based micro-tomography on the dead sea scrolls

Joris Dik, Lukas Helfen, Peter Reischig, Jorik Blaas, Jan Gunneweg

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Abstract

The degradation of the Dead Sea Scrolls has been the topic of many scientific investigations. Such studies often involve the analysis of cross-sections, which requires sampling and subsequently the preparation of a fine cut through the parchment and its composing layers. The downside of this type of analysis, however, is threefold. First, it requires destructive sampling of the parchment. Second, mechanical polishing of the cross-section can introduce artifacts. Finally, a cross-section gives a rather arbitrary two-dimensional view on the more complex, three-dimensional structure of the parchment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHolistic Qumran
Subtitle of host publicationTrans-Disciplinary Research of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
EditorsAnnemie Adriaens, Jan Gunneweg, Joris Dik
PublisherBrill Academic Publishers
Pages21-27
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789004181526
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameStudies on the Texts of the Desert of Judah
Volume87
ISSN (Print)0169-9962

Keywords

  • Laminography
  • Parchment
  • Synchrotron-based computed microtomography (CT)

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