Rosetta Stone: Egypt's Demand, Britain's Refusal
Update: 2025-12-26
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The Grand Egyptian Museums opening has reignited demands for the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum. Discovered by French engineers in 1799, the stone holds inscriptions in hieroglyphs, Egyptian script, and ancient Greek, making it crucial for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. Egyptian officials argue it was taken illegally and call it a symbol of cultural theft, while the British Museum insists it has no legal basis for return and cant permanently give away key items under a 1963 law. The stone remains in London, fueling a longstanding debate.
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