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Research into ancient Egyptian
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Seville Adventurer's Guild
Egypt is rich in history and ancient treasures, but to unlock its secrets, the written language must be deciphered. The scholars researching Egyptian hieroglyphics would appreciate any clues you can find to aid their studies. Talk to the scholar in this town first.
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Seville Archives - Scholar: Talk to
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Athens Archives - Scholar: Browse books
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Athens Archives - Scholar: Talk to
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Cairo - Rest House Master: Talk to
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Cairo - City Official: Talk to
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Cairo - Port Official: Talk to
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Shore Opposite Cairo - Use
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1. Ancient Egypt has three languages?
The ancient Egyptian language as we know it is still incomplete. According to the research I've done so far, ancient Egyptian characters consist of 3 different types. However, I need more documents in order to advance my research. Please go find me these documents for me. If you plan to look through books, Athens would be a good place to start.

2. Language of the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Greek was used in ancient Egypt. The Ptolemaic dynasty used it as the official language.

3. Truth behind use of letters in Greece
The Ptolemaic dynasty was formed after the long power struggle that look place after the death of Alexander the great of Macedonia. It's no surprise that they were using Greek letters. To learn more about this, you should head to Cairo.

4. Table fragments
There are many discoveries of stones with inscriptions across the river. Some of those inscriptions are actually Greek letters. If something is written in a different language but has the same meaning, you may be able to decipher it. The town official can read so he may know a thing or two.

5. Powerful information
Hmm... I can't say that it will help you, but how about checking the area where relics from the Ptolemaic dynasty are discovered frequently? Greek was used during the Ptolemaic dynasty, but this is Egypt. The local language had to have been used as well. You should talk to the Port Official for the location.

6. Search the shore opposite to Cairo
Alexandria prospered greatly during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Many relics have been found in Alexandria. There is a place you can disembark across the river. Why don't you go conduct your search there?

7. Research into ancient Egyptian
In order to advance our research on ancient Egyptian, we have only though about finding artefacts which have Greek and Egyptian scripts written side by side. Artefacts of the Greek speaking Ptolemaic dynasty have been found across the river from Cairo. Let's disembark and do our search there.
Discovery Reward:
Amulet written in Hieroglyphs , 415 (228) Adventure Exp
Card Reward:
The Rosetta Stone , 228 (114) Adventure Exp
Report Quest Reward:
Quest Mediation Permit , 140 (70) Adventure Exp, 150 (75) Adventure Fame
- Discovery
The Rosetta Stone ★★★ (Historical legacy) Exp:456 Fame:193
A stone monument made from basalt, discovered on the banks of the Nile. It is inscribed with ancient Egyptian sacred and civil hieroglyphs and Greek letters. They contain announcements of the enactment of rituals.