Lost Pallava rock inscriptions decoded using transformer-based OCR

Researchers have successfully deciphered a set of previously unreadable Pallava rock inscriptions in Mamallapuram, shedding new light on the 8th-century maritime trade networks and the evolution of the Tamil script. The breakthrough was made possible by a novel application of transformer-based optical character recognition technology, which overcame the limitations of traditional methods. The decoded inscriptions reveal intricate details about the Pallava dynasty's administrative and economic systems.

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