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The Rosetta Stone is most famous for its role in the decipherment of Hieroglyphs while the text of the inscription is often ignored. Unbeknownst to most, the events referenced in three scripts are one of the primary sources we have for the Great Rebellion that occurred during the reign of Ptolemy V. It is no exaggeration to say that the outcome of that rebellion shaped Western Civilization. At Tell Timai in the Nile Delta, the first evidence of the destruction that followed in the wake of unrest has been found. Burned houses, unburied bodies, and weapons tell a tale of the fierce struggle between Egyptians and their Greek overlords.
Dr Jay Silverstein has worked at Tell Timai, the ancient city of Thmouis, since 2007. He recently joined the faculty at Nottingham Trent University and prior to that, he was at the School for Advanced Studies in Russia. Jay brings a unique background to his archaeological work which has included work globally in remote places such as North Korea and Papua New Guinea. He also has extensive experience conducting research in Mexico and Guatemala. Recent publications have highlighted the perfume industry at Thmouis, the relationship between hydrograph and the construction of a nilometer, and the evidence of violent destruction associated with the Egyptian revolt during the reign of Ptolemy V. Discoveries from this last December and January include a cache of fertility cult figurines and a Roman bath.
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