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Rosetta |
The city was formerly an important port but declined after the building (1819) of the Mahmudiyah Canal, which diverted its trade to
Alexandria.
The Rosetta Stone, a black tablet containing inscriptions in three languages,
found here, was deciphered and became crucial in unlocking the mystery of hieroglyphics and understanding Egyptian history.
Photos by R. van Soelen and Tore Kjeilen
For other photos:
http://www.lexicorient.com/egypt/rosetta01.htm
http://www.xs4all.nl/~orcl0050/libya/web/02/01_imm032.html
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2005