The Rosetta Stone

2007-05-02 10:04:19

( Arts )



The Rosetta Stone is a dark gray irregularly-shaped slab of stone containing text written in three different variations, each one in a different script. The first script is hieroglyphic, which was made especially for high officials and the religious leaders in those days. The second script is demotic, which was written for lay people to understand. Finally, the third script is ancient Greek, which was the language used by the rulers in those times.

The stone was named after the village Rosetta, a harbor by a famous river, where it was found. It was eventually translated after a couple of decades. At present, the Rosetta Stone lies in a museum in England.

The Rosetta Stone contained a decree that a council of priests passed during the reign of a certain pharaoh. The Rosetta Stone was crucial in deciphering ancient hieroglyphic texts that have long gone out of use. Since its translation, scientists have been able to decipher other hieroglyphic texts in ancient tombs and pyramids. This has paved the way for the discovery and understanding of various cultural and religious practices in ancient times.

The full translation of the Rosetta Stone is lengthy, containing over a thousand words. If you want to get your hands on a translation, you can search the Internet. Various websites offer the translation in different languages. Some websites even offer an audio version, specifically for the blind or those with poor eyesight. Various television networks have also made documentaries on the Rosetta Stone, which you can get on CD or DVD.

The Rosetta Stone was also the inspiration for the Rosetta Stone computer software program, a software which allows you to learn various languages. You can buy the program in most computer shops nationwide or through the Internet. You can also subscribe to their online service, and pay a regular subscription fee.


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