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Egyptian Writings. Egyptian Writings. One of the first writing systems. First seen about 3100 BCE . Egyptian Writings. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 by a French soldier. It helped archeologists Translate Egyptian writing. The Rosetta Stone.
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Egyptian Writings • One of the first writing systems. First seen about 3100 BCE.
Egyptian Writings • The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 by a French soldier. It helped archeologists Translate Egyptian writing.
The Rosetta Stone • Hieroglyphics Writing style used for Religious purposes. Used Pictures
The Rosetta Stone • Demotic Text Writing style used for Governmental purposes. Used letters/Script
The Rosetta Stone • Greek Language common in the later years of Egyptian rule. Used Common Language