The Rosetta Stone and what it actually says with Ilona Regulski | Curator's Corner S7 Ep7
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Ilona Rigulski is curating an exhibition on the Rosetta Stone, a key artifact in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs due to its inscription in three scripts and two languages, honoring King Ptolemy V with divine comparisons for his good deeds. The stone's missing parts can be reconstructed based on parallel texts, with copies distributed across Egypt, and it will return to Gallery 4 after the exhibition.
Insights
- The Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799 in Rashid, Egypt, by Napoleon's soldiers, played a crucial role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, as it was inscribed in three scripts and two languages.
- The Priestly decree from 196 BC found on the Rosetta Stone honored the king with divine comparisons for his good deeds, highlighting the stone's significance in ancient Egyptian history and its distribution across Egypt.
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Recent questions
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
How was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 in Rashid, Egypt, by Napoleon's soldiers.
What languages are inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone is inscribed in Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphs.
How long is the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone has a two-meter length.
Where will the Rosetta Stone be displayed after the exhibition?
The Rosetta Stone will return to permanent Gallery 4 after the exhibition.
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