Many of Egypt’s greatest treasures have ended up in foreign countries, including the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Now Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone back.
Watch a video from The National Geographic about the Rosetta Stone.
Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary
Tag: Rosetta Stone
1 comment:
My knowledge of the Rosetta Stone is limited, but from what I do know, I feel it should stay in the British Museum. It is a monumental artifact to all of humanity. I believe it can be appreciated by more people if it remains where it is.
I respect the feelings of the Egyptians, and honestly, if it were an American artifact my patriotism would probably want it back. However, humanity as a whole has greater access to London than it does to Egypt.
So, I ask where would it serve better? History belongs to everyone. Personally, I feel the Rosetta Stone serves best the history of humanity by staying right where it is.
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