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The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, 196 BC
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The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, 196 BC
The Rosetta Stone, showing hieroglyphs, demotic, and Greek scripts.The Rosetta Stone, showing hieroglyphs, demotic, and Greek scripts, Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, 196 BC. The inscription is a priestly decree affirming the royal cult of the 13-year-old Ptolemy V. From the British Museums collection
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British Museum Code Code Breaking Decree Document Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Inscribed Inscription Ptolemaic Rosetta Stone Script Ancient Egyptian Deciphering Demotic Epiphanes Mike Dixon
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The Rosetta Stone: Decoding Ancient Egypt's Enigmatic Past". This print showcases the iconic artifact known as The Rosetta Stone, a significant discovery in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Dating back to 196 BC during the Ptolemaic Period, this stone bears inscriptions in three different scripts: hieroglyphs, demotic, and Greek. The inscription on The Rosetta Stone is a priestly decree that solidifies the religious devotion towards Ptolemy V, who was merely 13 years old at the time. This remarkable document provides invaluable insights into the royal cult practices of ancient Egypt. Housed within the esteemed British Museum's collection, The Rosetta Stone has become an emblematic symbol of code breaking and archaeological triumph. Its vibrant colors and intricate writing captivate viewers from around the world. With its enigmatic hieroglyphics finally unlocked by French scholar Jean-François Champollion in 1822, The Rosetta Stone marked a pivotal moment in understanding one of history's most mysterious civilizations. It opened doors to countless discoveries about ancient Egyptian culture and language. As we gaze upon this photograph captured by CM Dixon with great admiration for this extraordinary object from another era, we are reminded of humanity's unyielding curiosity and our relentless pursuit to unravel the secrets of our past.
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