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Egypt / Rosetta Stone
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone by Boussard, a French Officer. J.P.Champollion was able to translate the hieroglyphs through comparison with the Greek text
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1799 Comparison Discovery Examining Hieroglyphs Rosetta Translate Translating
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Egypt / Rosetta Stone" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite image transports you back in time to the moment of discovery, as French officer Pierre-François Bouchard unearths the Rosetta Stone in 1799. The Rosetta Stone, a crucial artifact in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, is shown alongside scholars Jean-François Champollion and Ibrahim el-Akkad, who made groundbreaking contributions to deciphering the hieroglyphic script through comparison with the Greek text. This beautifully framed print, with its intriguing historical significance, makes an excellent addition to any home or office, igniting curiosity and sparking conversation.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the historic moment of discovery and decipherment of the Rosetta Stone, an event that forever changed the course of archaeology and our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. In 1799, during the Napoleonic Wars, a French soldier named Pierre-François Boussard, serving under General Claude-Mathieu de Toqueville, unearthed this intriguing artifact in the Egyptian village of Rosetta. The stone, inscribed with three versions of a decree issued in Memphis in 196 BC, was a game-changer: the top and middle texts were written in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and Demotic script, while the bottom text was in Ancient Greek. Boussard brought the stone back to France, where it was studied by scholars, most notably Jean-François Champollion. Champollion, a brilliant linguist and Egyptologist, used the Greek text as a key to deciphering the hieroglyphs. He painstakingly compared the Greek and hieroglyphic texts, and by 1822, he had successfully translated the hieroglyphs. This breakthrough allowed scholars to read the ancient Egyptian language for the first time in thousands of years, opening up a wealth of knowledge about the civilization that had long been shrouded in mystery. This photograph, taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, shows Boussard examining the Rosetta Stone, perhaps reflecting on the momentous discovery he had played a role in. The image is a testament to the power of curiosity, perseverance, and the human capacity to unlock the secrets of the past. The Rosetta Stone remains a symbol of the enduring allure of ancient Egypt and the importance of archaeological discovery in shaping our understanding of history.
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