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The Rosetta Stone and the Unlocking of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

The Rosetta Stone and the Unlocking of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

The Rosetta Stone is one of the most significant archaeological finds in history, providing the key to understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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Jun 14, 2024
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The Rosetta Stone is one of the most significant archaeological finds in history, providing the key to understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Discovered in 1799 by French soldiers near the town of Rosetta, this granodiorite stele is inscribed with a decree issued in Memphis, Egypt, in 196 BC. The decree appears in three scripts: the upper text is A…

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