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