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.

Proof in the picture.

Explanation: I did it on edge.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.