Demystified Video: What Does the Rosetta Stone Say?

Inscriptions are written in Greek and Egyptian on the large black granite stone.

Can’t see this email? view online DEMYSTIFIED What Does the Rosetta Stone Say? The stone, which was discovered in Egypt in 1799 and now resides in the British Museum, was crucial to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Today the Rosetta Stone is one of the world’s best-known archaeological artifacts- but what does it say?  Find out in this week's Demystified Video. WATCH NOW advertisement Want more from Britannica? Follow us on your favorite social networks for updates from Britannica including trending topics, interesting facts, and special deals and discounts. advertisement Follow: To unsubscribe from Britannica emails, click here This email was sent by: Encyclopædia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States © 2020 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. • Privacy Policy • Help