What was discovered in 1799?

In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered by French soldiers near the town of Rosetta (Rashid) in Egypt. This basalt slab features inscriptions in three scripts: Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphics, which ultimately enabled scholars to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs. The discovery was pivotal in understanding ancient Egyptian language and culture, marking a significant advancement in the field of Egyptology.