Ostomachion
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In ancient Greek geometry, the Ostomachion, also known as loculus Archimedius or syntomachion, is a mathematical treatise attributed to Archimedes. This work has survived fragmentarily in an Arabic ve
Ostomachion (after Suter): square reformed with some pieces turned over
Ostomachion figures mentioned by Ausonius and others (Bibliotheca Augustana)
A reconstruction of Archimedes' ostomachion in Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Athens
Domenico Fetti Archimedes 1620
Archimedes Palimpsest
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The Archimedes Palimpsest is a parchment codex palimpsest, originally a Byzantine Greek copy of a compilation of Archimedes and other authors. It contains two works of Archimedes that were thought to
Ostomachion
…box') or syntomachion, is a mathematical treatise attributed to Archimedes. This work has survived fragmentarily in an Arabic version and a copy, the Archimedes Palimpsest, of the original ancient Greek text made in Byzantine times. The word Ostomachion (Ὀστομάχιον) comes from Greek ὀστέον (osteon) 'bone' and μάχη (mache…
A typical page from the Archimedes Palimpsest. The text of the prayer book is seen from top to bottom, the original Archimedes manuscript is seen as fainter text below it running from left to right.
Photo of the palimpsest
After imaging a page from the palimpsest, the original Archimedes text is now seen clearly