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The Rosetta Stone. Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Greek scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Alphabet Decree Epiphanes Fragment Granite Granodiorite Inscribed Inscription Language Languages Ptolemaic Ptolemies Ptolemy Rashid Rosetta Sais Script Scripture Stele
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The Rosetta Stone, a fragment of a black granite stele inscribed with a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes, is one of the most famous artifacts in the world, housed in the British Museum in London, United Kingdom. Dated back to 196 BC during the Ptolemaic era, this masterpiece is a significant discovery in the history of linguistics and ancient civilizations. The inscription appears in three scripts: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and Ancient Greek. This trilingual inscription provided scholars with the key to deciphering the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, which had been lost for centuries. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 by a French soldier, Pierre-François Bouchard, during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt. It was later brought to the British Museum in 1802 as part of the terms of the Treaty of Alexandria. The stone's detail showcases the intricacy and beauty of the ancient scripts, with the Greek scripture being the most legible and clear. The Rosetta Stone is a testament to the cultural exchange and interconnectedness of the ancient world. It is a reminder of the rich history and diverse civilizations that have shaped our world. This fragment, now a symbol of the British Museum, continues to captivate and inspire scholars and visitors alike, as they marvel at the intricacies of the ancient scripts and the significance of this ancient decree.
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