Archaeologists Generate Image of Pompeii Victim with Artificial Intelligence

Archaeologists in Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to reconstruct the appearance of one of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed the city nearly 2,000 years ago. The technique, developed by researchers at the University of Naples Federico II, uses CT scans of the victim's remains to create a 3D model, which is then used to generate a realistic image of their face. The victim, identified as a man in his 30s, was found in a house near the Forum, clutching a bag of coins. The researchers hope that this technology will help them to better understand the lives of the people who lived in Pompeii and to bring them back to life for future generations.