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The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphic 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. Hieroglyphic scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Alphabet Decree Epiphanes Fragment Granite Granodiorite Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Inscribed Inscription Language Languages Ptolemaic Ptolemies Ptolemy Rashid Rosetta Sais Script Scripture Stele Symbol
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1. Title: The Rosetta Stone: A Fragment of Time and Language The Rosetta Stone, a captivating relic from the ancient world, is a black granite stele inscribed with decrees of Ptolemy V Epiphanes, the Greek ruler of Egypt during the Ptolemaic era. Dated back to 196 BC, this artifact holds significant historical importance due to its trilingual inscription, which includes hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek scripts. This detail image showcases the hieroglyphic scripture on the Rosetta Stone, a complex and enigmatic system of symbols and logograms that was the primary means of writing in ancient Egypt for over 3,000 years. The intricate carvings on the stele are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of the Egyptians. 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 London, where it remains as a symbol of the interconnectedness of human history and the enduring power of language. The Rosetta Stone's inscriptions provided scholars with the key to deciphering the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, a feat that was accomplished in the early 1820s by Jean-François Champollion. This breakthrough marked a pivotal moment in the study of ancient civilizations and our understanding of the complexities of human history. The Rosetta Stone serves as a reminder of the rich cultural exchanges that have shaped our world, as well as the enduring allure of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Its presence in the British Museum continues to draw visitors from around the globe, who come to marvel at this remarkable artifact and the stories it holds within its intricately carved surface.
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