Best Ancient History Documentaries - Egypt and Petra

Discover the fascinating journey of the Rosetta Stone, a granodiorite slab that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Unearth its origins and the decree issued in 196 BC that transformed it into a key artifact. Learn about its rediscovery during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign at Fort Julien near Rashid, and the significance of its three scripts: hieroglyphs, Demotic, and Ancient Greek.
Follow the scholarly race between Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion, whose breakthrough in 1822 using Coptic texts revolutionized our understanding of ancient Egypt. Explore the stone's journey to the British Museum and its lasting impact on archaeology and culture.
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