What was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1799 that was of immense importance in understanding and interpreting Egyptian hieroglyphics?

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The Rosetta Stone was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1799 and was of immense importance in understanding and interpreting Egyptian hieroglyphics. It contains the same text in three different scripts: Greek, hieroglyphics, and demotic. This allowed scholars to decipher the hieroglyphics and gain a better understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history.

What Was Discovered During Napoleon's Expedition to Egypt in 1799