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The Rosetta Stone, 196 B.C.E. Cast of the original in the British Museum Printing Press (Artifact Photo) This black basalt slab is perhaps the most famous hieroglyphic inscription known. Not only was it a beautiful example of ancient writing, it was also the key to understanding the Egyptian language and unlocking the history of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. SOURCE: The Rosetta Stone, 196 B.C.E. Cast of the original in the British Museum. Printing Museum, Houston, TX. https://printingmuseum.org/. Photo by IEEE History Center.
