Birth of Jean-François Champollion 1790 (≈ 1790)
Birth to Figeac of the future decipherer of hieroglyphics.
1821
Decryption of Rosette Stone
Decryption of Rosette Stone 1821 (≈ 1821)
Champollion deduces the principles of Egyptian writing.
1973
Protection of facades and roofs
Protection of facades and roofs 1973 (≈ 1973)
Registration as a Historical Monument by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs (Box AB 246, 247, 248): inscription by decree of 4 July 1973
Key figures
Jean-François Champollion - Egyptologist and scientist
Born in this house, deciphering hieroglyphics.
Jacques-Joseph Champollion - Brother of Jean-François Champollion
Associated with the museum dedicated to the two brothers.
Origin and history
Champollion's home, located in Figeac in the Lot, is a historical monument associated with the life of Jean-François Champollion, born in 1790. This place is emblematic because it marks the beginning of the career of a scientist who revolutionized Egyptology by deciphering the Rosette stone in 1821.
The building, whose facades and roofs have been protected since 1973, now houses the Champollion Museum - The Scriptures of the world. This museum traces not only the life of Jean-François Champollion, but also that of his brother Jacques-Joseph, while exploring the history of writing systems through civilizations.
The precise location of this monument, at the address 4 impasse Champollion or 3 Rue des Frères Champollion, makes it a central place in the city of Figeac. The house, owned by the commune, is an architectural and historical testimony of the intellectual heritage of Champollion, whose work marked the history of the humanities.
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