The Rosetta stone was discovered in 1799 AD. It is a three-foot high stone containing hieroglyphs, everyday ancient Egyptian language and a Greek translation. Since Greek was understood ...
The design of the letters also confirms this, as they are clearly adaptations of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Scholars now agree that the Proto-Sinaitic script was created by Semites living in Egypt. They ...
For over 3,000 years, ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful civilizations on Earth, with an empire stretching across half a dozen modern-day countries. How much do you know about this iconic ...
Objects on display in the exhibition include an extract from the Book of the Dead An event showcasing the history of how Egyptian hieroglyphics are deciphered has come to Devon. The touring ...
For centuries, the Rosetta Stone has been revered as a monumental breakthrough due to its pivotal role in allowing archaeologists to translate ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and while that remains ...