During this visit, infrared photos were taken which produce more contrast between the papyrus and the ink than conventional photos. These were essential for helping the editors read the more abraded parts of the papyrus’ first column. It is possible that with further imaging even more of this column will eventually be legible!
The papyrus belongs to the Egyptian State and will eventually be displayed in the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria.
Pictured: B. Gehad, Y. Trnka-Amrhein, J. Gibert, M. Naguib