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Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Block by Virtual Block

6 February 2026 at 08:42
An ancient skyscraper considered the seventh wonder of the world crumbled to ruin centuries ago. Now an ambitious archaeological project aims to reassemble it in 3-D.

ยฉ Florilegius/Universal Images Group, via Getty Images

A 19th-century engraved depiction of the Pharos of Alexandria.

What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

3 February 2026 at 05:04
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

ยฉ Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Summer Decker and her colleague Jonathan Ford used a 3-D printer to generate replicas of body parts and artifacts.
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