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Dan Snow's History Hit
The Rosetta Stone
Jun 24, 2024
Dr Chris Naunton, Egyptologist, joins Dan to unravel the mystery of the Rosetta Stone. They discuss its significance in deciphering ancient hieroglyphs, Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, the controversial journey of the stone to the British Museum, and the collaborative efforts to crack the code.
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- The Rosetta Stone was pivotal in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, unlocking the mysteries of Egyptian texts.
- Discovering the Rosetta Stone during Napoleon's campaign led to its transfer to the British Museum.
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Deciphering the Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egyptian Language
The Rosetta Stone, a crucial artifact in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, was pivotal in understanding the cultural and historical significance of Egypt. This stone contained inscriptions in ancient Greek, Demotic script, and hieroglyphs, providing a key for scholars to unravel the mysteries of ancient Egyptian texts. Jean-François Champollion, a French linguist, spent over 20 years decoding the hieroglyphs, marking a monumental breakthrough in Egyptology and allowing the floodgates to open for studying Egyptian history.
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