The original Rosetta Stone (c. 203 BC) is one of the British Museum's proudest exhibits. Found at Rosetta--now Rashid--in the Nile Delta by Napoleon's soldiers in 1799, it contained the key to the deciphering of hieroglyphics, the language of the ancient Egyptians. On the stone are three scripts: the bottom section is in Greek; the center in demotic (popular script originated in 700-600 BC and widely used for the next thousand years); and the top in hieroglyphics. They are made from crushed stone and resin, soapstone finish, intricate details.
Features:
- Measure 10"H x 7"L x 3.5"D each
- Made w/ bonded stone
- Weight 13 lbs
- Shipped insured
- Brand new!
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