Archaeologists at Pompeii use artificial intelligence to reveal face of one victim

Archaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man who died during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This marks the first time AI has been used in this way at the site. The man, found with a terracotta mortar, was trying to protect himself from falling volcanic debris as he fled the city. His remains were discovered near the Porta Stabia necropolis. The digital portrait, created with the University of Padua, shows him running with a bowl over his head as Vesuvius erupts in the background. This project aims to make archaeological research more accessible and engaging, highlighting the potential of AI in classical studies. QUESTION: How might the use of AI in archaeology change the way we understand and connect with ancient history?