Experts bid to decode Roman altar

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Source: The Shields Gazette
By Johnny Wilson

A PAIR of German computer experts are hoping to decode part of South Shields's history by setting their sights on a mysterious Roman altar.
Bjorn Brecht and Bruno Kessler, who are both studying for their masters in geo-computer programming at the University of Applied Science in Mainz, Germany, were invited to Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum in South Shields to help make sense of a now-invisible inscription on a third century AD column.

Using state-of-the-art, high resolution digital camera techniques at the Baring Street site, they scanned the altar over a three-day period using especially designed software.

Now back in Germany, the pair are hopeful they'll be able to use this data to reveal exactly what was written.

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Experts-bid-to-decode-Roman.5922231.jp

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[MinneapolisMatt]

1. Cool!

I love this kind of stuff.

[xchrom]

2. Recommend-- izzy was here? Nt

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3. LOL!

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[AwakeAtLast]

5. D-R-I-N-K M-O-R-E O-V-A-L-T-I-N-E

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[Hekate]

4. How fun! I hope they find out lots. nt