Researchers from the University of Würzburg and the Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz have made significant strides in translating ancient Hittite cuneiform tablets using artificial intelligence. These tablets, dating back approximately 3,500 years and originating from what is now Anatolia, Turkey, contain vital information about early civilizations. The team developed a system called Palaeographicum, which analyzes digitized images of cuneiform signs, allowing researchers to compare handwriting styles and reconstruct fragmented texts more efficiently. Previously, analyzing five clay tablet fragments could take up to three days, but with the new AI tool, this process can be completed in just five minutes. This technology not only enhances the speed of research but also aids in dating the fragments by examining changes in handwriting styles over time. The project has garnered positive feedback from the international Hittitology community, with researchers relying on the portal for their studies. The long-term goal is to refine the AI to automatically identify individual scribes, which could provide a deeper understanding of Hittite writing culture and its evolution.