- Signatur: B:1 P003
ISBN: 9780714150215
Seiten: 64
Von: R.B. Parkinson
Verlag: British Museum Press
Jahr: 2005
Inhalt: The Rosetta Stone is the most visited single item in the British Museum, and one of the most famous monuments in the world. This book tells the amazing story of the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, as well as the history behind the Stone from its creation in the 2nd century BC to its arrival in the British Museum. Elegantly designed, the book includes images placing the Stone in its historical context, and a full translation of the script on the Stone itself.
Sammlung: Rutherford Collection