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For centuries, life in ancient Egypt has been a mystery.
On September 27, 1822, French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion was able to decipher the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs after studying the Rosetta Stone.
The black granite basin covered with hieroglyphs is known as the Enchanted Basin and dates back to around 600 BC.
The UK is known to have resisted calls from successive Greek governments to return the sculptures.
The Guardian newspaper reported that the British Museum has become the latest institution to distance itself from the Sackler family accused of profiting from the opioid crisis in the United States.
The Rosetta Stone was discovered by the French expedition in 1799 AD.
On September 27, 1822, French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion was able to decipher the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs after studying the Rosetta Stone.
On September 27, 1822, French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion was able to decipher the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs after studying the Rosetta Stone.
The Rosetta Stone was discovered by the French expedition in 1799 AD. It was discovered by a French officer named Bouchard on July 19, 1799.
According to the archaeological researcher Magdy Shaker, an Egyptian papyrus dating back to the year 1200 BC revealed an incident of harassment in the city of Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt, which is currently located in the city of Luxor in Upper Egypt.
Antiquities experts from the Egyptian and British museums are working hand in hand to restore an eye-popping colorful mural that was discovered in Kom el Ahmar excavation side in Qena governorate, Upper Egypt, lately.
On September 27, 1822, French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion was able to decipher the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs after studying the Rosetta Stone.
Easter Island mayor concedes Moai statue might be better left in British Museum.
Salah's outstanding season with Liverpool was recognized by the British Museum in England as his boots were added to the Egyptian section of the museum.
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo will host a lecture about the deep history of the Asyut region, especially the village Shutb.
A Modern Egypt project curated by Mohamed El Shahed at the British Museum in London will feature pieces such as posters of downtown Cairo.
Summer may be well and truly over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop going for days out or taking holidays. With that in mind, Disability Horizons columnist Hayleigh Barclay rounds up the accessible sights and attractions she indulged in during her
The British Museum’s reading room is being brought to life through a 10-year project restoring the space to exhibit its timeless permanent collection.
British Museum displayed Egyptian mummies, galleries, and ancient sculptures during May.
