It Was Hiding Inside a Fort
The Rosetta Stone was not sitting in a temple when it was found. It had been reused as building material in Fort Julien near Rashid in the Nile Delta.Rosetta Stone Discovery at Fort Julien
A Fragment With a Long Journey
The stone was originally part of a larger stele, probably displayed in a temple, possibly at Sais. At some point it broke, was moved, and ended up buried in the fort's structure.Rosetta Stone Discovery at Fort Julien
