Top » Catalog » Egypt »

$49.95

Rosetta Stone Recreation: Large

Rosetta Stone Recreation: Large
Rosetta Stone Recreation: Large size about 10 3/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide (resin cast). This stone has three languages on it, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Demotic, and Greek. This stone was key in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics by Champollion in 1822. It was made in 196 BC and discovered by the French in 1799 at Rosetta, Egypt. The text on the stone is a decree by Ptolemy V repealing certain taxes, and for the building of statues for the temples.
Reviews

Manufacturers
Quick Find
 
Use keywords to find the product you are looking for.
Advanced Search
0 items
Manufacturer Info
Other products
Share Product
Share via E-Mail Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Buzz Share on Digg