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The '''Giza cartouche''' is a figure | The '''Giza cartouche''' is a figure carved on the [[Giza coverstone|coverstone]] found in the [[Giza archeological digging]] in [[1928]]. The symbols written inside the cartouche form the [[Stargate]] [[address]] used to reach [[Abydos]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The cartouche has been found on the [[Giza coverstone]] in [[1928]]. In [[1993]], [[Catherine Langford]] hired Dr. [[Gary Meyers]] for the translation of the coverstone's writting, as well as the cartouche's. Until [[1995]], no one was able to decypher the meaning of the cartouche ({{ep|Stargate}}). | The cartouche has been found on the [[Giza coverstone]] in [[1928]]. According to the reports, it is 10,000 years old. In [[1993]], [[Catherine Langford]] hired Dr. [[Gary Meyers]] for the translation of the coverstone's writting, as well as the cartouche's. Until [[1995]], no one was able to decypher the meaning of the cartouche ({{ep|Stargate}}). | ||
== Evolution == | == Evolution == | ||
=== {{ep|Stargate}} ([[1995]]) === | |||
When Doctor [[Daniel Jackson]] discovers the [[Giza coverstone]] for the first time, Dr. [[Gary Meyers]] describes the artefact. According to Jackson the writings in the cartouche are not hieroglyphs, but may be a kind of cuneiform writing. 15 days later, Jacksons finds out that the symbols of the cartouche are actually [[constellation]]s. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Revision as of 06:54, 24 July 2017
| Giza cartouche | |
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| Type | Archeology |
| Place of origin | Earth |
| Owner | US Air Force |
| Current status | Stored |
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| First appearance | Stargate |
The Giza cartouche is a figure carved on the coverstone found in the Giza archeological digging in 1928. The symbols written inside the cartouche form the Stargate address used to reach Abydos.
Overview
The cartouche is located on the central piece of the Giza coverstone. Six symbols are written inside and a triangle symbol with a square is carved at the bottom (Stargate).
History
The cartouche has been found on the Giza coverstone in 1928. According to the reports, it is 10,000 years old. In 1993, Catherine Langford hired Dr. Gary Meyers for the translation of the coverstone's writting, as well as the cartouche's. Until 1995, no one was able to decypher the meaning of the cartouche (Stargate).
Evolution
Stargate (1995)
When Doctor Daniel Jackson discovers the Giza coverstone for the first time, Dr. Gary Meyers describes the artefact. According to Jackson the writings in the cartouche are not hieroglyphs, but may be a kind of cuneiform writing. 15 days later, Jacksons finds out that the symbols of the cartouche are actually constellations.