hieroglyphics

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These include the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering hieroglyphics, which is on display at the British Museum in London.

From BBC

The Rosetta Stone, found in 1799, provided the key to deciphering hieroglyphics; it was discovered by the French army and was seized by the British as war booty.

From BBC

A golden vent rests at its top, the figures on its grille appearing like alien hieroglyphics.

From Los Angeles Times

In his short but intense career, Haring’s pulsating figures became an inextricable part of New York City life, like ancient hieroglyphics that weren’t as much drawn as unearthed.

From New York Times

Mayer frames the story as being discovered by an archaeologist reading hieroglyphics in a tomb.

From Seattle Times