Rosetta Stone
A History of the World in 100 Objects
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Unlocking the Mystery of the Rosetta Stone and Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
This chapter explores the significance of the Rosetta Stone and how it led to the deciphering of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, with European scholars making crucial breakthroughs in understanding their phonetic and pictorial nature. It also briefly touches on the history of Egypt under Greek and Roman rule, culminating in the reign of Cleopatra VII, and hints at the next episode's focus on the Han dynasty in China.
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