De Guignes figured out what the cartouches were
Scholars were able to translate the
famous names on the Rosetta Stone.
Scholars were able to locate the famous
names on the Rosetta Stone.
Young thought that hieroglyphs stood
for sounds only in names
French soldiers found the Rosetta Stone
while tearing down a wall.
People thought the hieroglyphs were
sacred or from Chinese writing.
Young was unable to translate most of
the hieroglyphs.
French and British scholars were able to
investigate the Rosetta Stone.
Scholars did not understand what they
were investigating.
Young discovered that hieroglyphs
could stand for sounds, like letters.