About the Deep Past Initiative
The Deep Past Initiative is a groundbreaking project dedicated to preserving and digitizing ancient Mesopotamian history through innovative crowdsourcing technology.
Our Mission
We aim to unlock the secrets of over 22,000 ancient cuneiform tablets by engaging a global community of contributors in our digitization challenge.
What Are Cuneiform Tablets?
Cuneiform tablets are ancient clay documents that contain some of humanity's earliest written records, including:
- Trade records from Assyrian merchants
- Legal documents and contracts
- Literary works and religious texts
- Historical chronicles
- Mathematical and astronomical calculations
Why This Matters
These tablets represent a treasure trove of human knowledge spanning over 4,000 years. By digitizing them, we:
- Preserve History: Make ancient knowledge accessible to future generations
- Enable Research: Allow scholars worldwide to study these documents
- Connect Cultures: Bridge the gap between ancient and modern civilizations
- Democratize Access: Make historical documents available to everyone
The Challenge
Our innovative platform combines:
- Machine Learning: Advanced AI to assist in tablet recognition
- Language Translation: Cutting-edge tools for cuneiform translation
- Crowdsourcing: Global community participation
- Gamification: Competitive elements with prizes and recognition
Join us in making history accessible to all!