A fragment of Homer's Odyssey was discovered in Utrecht, in the Netherlands. The fragment, which contains verses from Book XII of the work, was dated between the 3rd and 4th centuries, meaning it is approximately 1,700 years old.
The discovery was made by Dutch researcher Mark de Kreij, who was analyzing a collection of ancient manuscripts. During his study, he was able to identify the fragment as part of the celebrated work of ancient Greek literature.
The find represents a significant contribution to the study of classical texts, as fragments of the Odyssey this old are rare and offer valuable clues about the transmission and preservation of this work over the centuries.
