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Rosetta Stone, the centrepiece of "Hieroglyphs unlocking ancient Egypt," celebrating the 200th anniversary of the stone's decipherment

Video. Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta stone

Updated: 30/11/2022 - 23:02 GMT+1

The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum, the Rosetta stone.

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