Researchers Use AI to Reconstruct 250-Line Akkadian Hymn of Babylon Praising Architecture and Society

Researchers have successfully reconstructed the Hymn of Babylon, a lost Mesopotamian literary work that had been missing for over 2,000 years. The hymn, originally written in Akkadian, was pieced together from fragments of 30 ancient clay tablets using artificial intelligence. The 250-line composition praises Babylon's architectural grandeur, urban planning, temples, canals, agriculture, and multicultural society, offering insight into the life and sophistication of its inhabitants. The use of AI significantly accelerated the reconstruction process, which would have otherwise taken decades. Experts highlight that AI's ability to process vast amounts of data is transforming the restoration of ancient texts, including other historical documents such as the Dead Sea Scrolls.