The Rosetta Stone
Description: The Rosetta Stone is a stele inscribed with three versions of a decree issued by Ptolemy V Epiphanes, a king of Ptolemaic Egypt, in 196 BC. The decree appears in three scripts: the upper text is Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the middle text is Demotic script, and the lower text is Ancient Greek. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 by French soldiers during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. It was instrumental in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs and understanding Ancient Egyptian history and culture. | |
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Tags: ancient egypt hieroglyphs demotic script ancient greek ptolemaic dynasty |
In what year was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
Who was the king of Ptolemaic Egypt who issued the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
What are the three scripts used in the Rosetta Stone?
What was the Rosetta Stone used for?
How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs?
Who was the first person to decipher the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone?
What is the current location of the Rosetta Stone?
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
What is the material of the Rosetta Stone?
What are the dimensions of the Rosetta Stone?
What is the weight of the Rosetta Stone?
What is the language of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
What is the date of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
What is the purpose of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone for the study of Ancient Egypt?