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The Rosetta Stone was discovered by the armies of Napoleon in the town of el-Rashid(Rosetta) in 1799. The stone was made part of the Treaty of Alexandria in 1801, and so came into the possession of the English. While the exact manner of this transfer is the subject of some debate, it is known that Colonel Tomkyns Hilgrove Turner brought the stone to England aboard a captured French frigate. The frigate, and the stone, arrived in Portsmouth in February 1802. Turners orders were to present the stone, and other antiquities, to King George III, who, represented by War Secretary Lord Hobard, ordered that the stone should be placed in the British Museum. Turner argued that the stone should first be presented to the Society of Antiquaries of London. Before the end of 1802, it had, however, been moved to the BM, where it remains to this day.
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What museum is the Rosetta stone in?
The Rosetta Stone has been in the British Museum since 1802.
Where is the Rosetta Stone stored today?
It has been on display in the British Museum since 1802 I think
Is the Rosetta stone protected well?
yes it is, it is safe in the british museum.
What is the colour of the Rosetta stone?
The Rosetta Stone is located in the British Museum and when I saw it the color was a tan to gray color. I don't remember it having any real distinctive color to it. I was more surprised at how small it seemed.
Why is Rosetta stone in England?
It, along with other artifact became British property as a result of Article 16 of the Capitulation of Alexandria agreement of 1801 between the UK, France and the Ottoman Enpire.
What museum is the Rosetta stone in?
The Rosetta Stone has been in the British Museum since 1802.
Where is the Rosetta stone curentley located?
The Rosetta Stone is in on display in the British Museum in London.
Where is the Rosetta stone currently kept?
At the british museum.
The Rosetta stone resides in which famous museum?
In the British Museum since 1802.
What is the most visited object in the British Museum?
The Rosetta Stone.
Where is it possible to view the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone is on display in the British Museum, located in London. Visitors can view the Rosetta Stone daily. The museum is open from 10 am until 5:30 pm.
Location of the Rosetta Stone?
The real Rosetta Stone can be found in The Britsh Museum. It has been on display there since 1802. If there are any more questions on the Rosetta Stone you can facebook me. Note that I might not beable to answer your question.
Is the Rosetta stone protected well?
yes it is, it is safe in the british museum.
Is the Rosetta Stone well taken care of?
Indedd. It is at the British Museum.
Where is the Rosetta Stone stored today?
It has been on display in the British Museum since 1802 I think
Is the Rosetta Stone in Egypt?
The Rosetta stone is currently not in Egypt but in Room four (Egyptian Sculpture) of the British Museum, London, England.
Where you can find the real Rosetta stone?
The real Rosetta Stone can be found in the British Museum. The Rosetta Stone was created in 196 BC and was inscribed with a decree. The languages inscribed are in Greek and Egyptian.
