3Photography Preserves its Details

As technology advanced, the importance of preserving the intricate details of the Rosetta Stone became evident.

In 1858, the British Museum commissioned the first-ever photographs of the stone. The images, captured by Antonio Beato, provided a detailed record of the inscriptions. Today, high-resolution photographs and digital scans ensure that researchers and enthusiasts around the world can study the stone without the need to visit the museum in person.

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