Portal:Ancient Egypt/Did you know/2

... that Fort Julien (pictured) near the mouth of the Nile in Egypt was the place where French soldiers discovered the Rosetta Stone in 1799?
... that Pepi II Neferkare has the title of being the longest reigning monarch of all time, ruling for ninety-four years and taking throne when he was just six?
... that the Coptic Cross has its origins tied into the ancient Egyptian Ankh, a symbol meaning eternal life?

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