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Today in History: French Soldiers Discover Rosetta Stone at Fort Julien

7/15/2025

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On July 15, 1799, French soldiers at Fort Julien, near Rashid, Egypt, discovered the Rosetta Stone. This granodiorite stele, inscribed with a decree in three scripts, became crucial for deciphering ancient Egyptian writing. Its discovery marked a significant advancement in understanding Egypt's linguistic history and paved the way for future archaeological studies.

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On July 15, 1799, French soldiers at Fort Julien, near Rashid, Egypt, discovered the Rosetta Stone. This granodiorite stele, inscribed with a decree in three scripts, became crucial for deciphering ancient Egyptian writing. Its discovery marked a significant advancement in understanding Egypt's linguistic history and paved the way for future archaeological studies.