Archimedes Palimpsest

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The Archimedes Palimpsest is a medieval manuscript that contains the only known copies of several works by the ancient Greek mathematician and physicist Archimedes. The palimpsest is particularly notable for its historical and scientific significance, as it features texts that had been lost to history until its discovery. The manuscript dates back to the 10th century and originally contained Archimedes' writings, but it was later overwritten by a Christian text in the 13th century.

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