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Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone

Artifact On Display

Key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics

Era: Ptolemaic Period
Origin: Ancient Egypt
Discovered: 1799
Current Location: {'institution': 'British Museum', 'location': 'London, England', 'gallery': 'Room 4 (Egyptian Sculpture)', 'acquisition_date': '1802'}
Materials:
Granodiorite (a type of igneous rock)
Research Confidence:
(80%)

About Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian granodiorite stele inscribed with three versions of a decree issued in Memphis in 196 BC. The text appears in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and ancient Greek. The stone is incomplete, missing portions of the hieroglyphic text at the top and damage along its edges. The decree announces the coronation of King Ptolemy V and details the privileges granted to Egyptian temples.

Historical Significance

Key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics

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Physical Details

Dimensions:
Materials:
Granodiorite (a type of igneous rock)

Quick Facts

Type:
Artifact
Era:
Ptolemaic Period
Origin:
Ancient Egypt
Discovery:
1799

Where to See It

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{'institution': 'British Museum', 'location': 'London, England', 'gallery': 'Room 4 (Egyptian Sculpture)', 'acquisition_date': '1802'}
Currently on Display