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that the Rosetta Stone was discovered by 1 of Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops in 1799, during France’s invasion of Egypt

May 14, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that the Rosetta Stone was discovered by 1 of Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops in 1799, during France’s invasion of Egypt

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