Entity: ROSETTA-STONE
The Rosetta Stone is a significant archaeological artifact discovered in 1799 near Rosetta, Egypt. It contains inscriptions in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and demotic characters, which played a crucial role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
ROSETTA-STONE
Etymology
The term 'Rosetta Stone' originates from an Egyptian town called Rosetta (known as 'Rashid' in Arabic).
Definition
The Rosetta Stone is a significant archaeological artifact discovered in 1799 near Rosetta, Egypt. It is a stone slab bearing inscriptions in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and demotic characters, which played a crucial role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Historical Context
The Rosetta Stone was originally about six feet tall and was set up in 196 BC. It provided the first clues to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Cultural Significance
The Rosetta Stone is a symbol of linguistic and archaeological breakthroughs, enabling scholars to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egyptian writing.
Related Concepts
The Rosetta Stone is often associated with the decipherment of ancient languages and the study of ancient civilizations.
See Also
- [Hieroglyphics](link to hieroglyphics wiki entry)
- [Decipherment](link to decipherment wiki entry)
A key archaeological artifact that facilitated the decipherment of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, discovered in 1799 near Rosetta, Egypt.