The Rosetta Stone

is a stele of granodiorite inscribed with three versions of a decree issued in 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, on behalf of King Ptolemy V Epiphanes. The top and middle texts are in Ancient Egyptian using hieroglyphic and Demotic scripts, respectively, while the bottom is in Ancient Greek. The decree has only minor differences across the three versions, making the Rosetta Stone key to deciphering the Egyptian scripts. The stone was carved during the Hellenistic period and is believed to have originally been displayed within a temple, possibly at Sais. It was probably moved in late antiquity or during the Mamluk period, and was eventually used as building material in the construction of Fort Julien near the town of Rashid (Rosetta) in the Nile Delta. It was found there in July 1799 by French officer Pierre-François Bouchard during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt. It was the first Ancient Egyptian bilingual text recovered in modern times, and it aroused widespread public interest with its potential to decipher this previously untranslated hieroglyphic script.

15 July 1799
Rashid, Egypt
31n24, 30e25
Rodden Rating: XX

Notes: For the reading I took venus semisquare sun. It's interesting to note I was studying this after sesame.com came out with their new language model which is supposed to be a more natural way for ai to communicate.

Ian: "what do you think these riddles mean as a whole? Explain this detailed summary of events."

Chatgpt o1: "These riddles describe the unearthing of a remarkable inscribed artifact in a war-torn environment. Initially found by a couple of service members, it quickly piques the interest of linguists and historians who struggle to decipher its complicated script. The odd mixture of symbols captures the imagination of both scholars in universities and curious visitors at a museum, setting off a wave of debates and investigations into the artifact’s origins. Eager young students and dignified experts alike are drawn in by the chance to crack an ancient puzzle, while occasional disruptions from casual onlookers highlight the surreal mix of solemn study and informal curiosity. Amid all the excitement, academics discuss how this stone might hold the key to unlocking knowledge of a bygone civilization. The engraved words—once incomprehensible—gradually reveal their meaning as researchers compare notes, interpret lines, and refine their translations. Onlookers gather behind protective glass, awe-struck by the realization that this single object can open the door to an entire culture’s language and history. In this way, the riddles convey a pivotal moment where modern minds bridge the gap between present understanding and an older, nearly lost realm of human expression."

Ian: generate an image based on the riddle in the style of Studio Ghibli.

Chatgpt 4o:

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