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The Rosetta Stone is important because it allowed us to study Ancient Egyptians and their language. Without it, we would know nothing about Egyptian language, the ruler Ptolemy V., or even ancient Egypt itself.

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The Rosetta stone is important because it helped early archeologists decipher hieroglyphics.

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What is another way the Rosetta stone was important?

the Rosetta stone is important because it helped us to desipher hieroglyphics


Who or what was the Rosetta stone named after?

the Rosetta stone was named after the city of Rosetta


Who is the Rosetta stone important to?

It is part of the history of ancient Egypt.


The  helped historians understand hieroglyphics.  (Rosetta Stone/astronomers)?

Rosetta Stone


How did the find the Rosetta stone?

French soldiers found the Rosetta stone in the town of Rosetta


Who would consider the Rosetta stone important?

Any one with any interest in old Egypt has to consider the Rosetta stone as important, b/c it was the key thing that made it possible to translate the hieroglyphs.


What does Rosetta Stone mean in the Bible?

The Rosetta Stone is not in the Bible.


How is the Rosetta stone?

The rosetta stone is used to read hierogyphics.


What is the Rosetta stone use?

the Rosetta Stone is used for messages


When did they discovered the Rosetta stone?

the rosetta stone was founded in 1799


What is the name of the slab of rock discovered in 1799 with Egyptian hieroglyphics?

The Rosetta Stone.


What is unique about the Rosetta Stone?

The same thing was written in three languages.