Review:
Rosetta Stone At The British Museum
overall review score: 4.5
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The Rosetta Stone is a granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis, Egypt in 196 BC. It is one of the most famous artifacts in the British Museum's collection.
Key Features
- Granodiorite stele
- Inscription in three different languages (Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and Ancient Greek)
- Decree issued in 196 BC
Pros
- Historically significant artifact
- Key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Part of a world-renowned museum collection
Cons
- No cons listed