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Thomas Young and the Rosetta Stone.

Andrew Robinson1

  • 1andrew.robinson33@virgin.net

Endeavour
|June 23, 2007
PubMed
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Jean-François Champollion is credited with deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, Thomas Young

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Area of Science:

  • Egyptology
  • Linguistics
  • History of Decipherment

Background:

  • The decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs is traditionally attributed to Jean-François Champollion in 1822.
  • Thomas Young, a contemporary rival, published the first partially correct translation of the Rosetta Stone inscriptions.
  • Recent media has reignited debate, portraying Champollion as an independent discoverer.

Discussion:

  • This analysis re-examines the historical contributions of both Champollion and Young to understanding hieroglyphs.
  • It evaluates the extent to which Young's foundational work influenced Champollion's ultimate breakthrough.
  • Evidence suggests Young's early studies provided a crucial conceptual framework for decipherment.

Key Insights:

  • Champollion successfully deciphered the entire hieroglyphic system.

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  • Thomas Young's prior work on the Rosetta Stone was instrumental, providing essential groundwork.
  • Young's contributions created the conceptual basis that enabled Champollion's success.

    • Outlook:

    • Further scholarly examination of primary sources is needed to fully delineate collaborative and individual contributions.
    • A nuanced understanding of the decipherment process, acknowledging multiple researchers, is essential.
    • This research encourages a re-evaluation of historical scientific narratives.