the ancient greek inscriptions displayed british museum used record and commemorate events transactions

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The ancient Greek inscriptions displayed at the British Museum used to record and commemorate events and transactions Royalty Free Stock Photo

Latin inscriptions at the British Museum in London, England Royalty Free Stock Photo

Latin Roman ancient inscriptions retell the story of human civilization for the future generations Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ancient Greek inscriptions displayed at the British Museum used to record and commemorate events and transactions

Latin Roman ancient statues and inscriptions retell the story of human civilization for the future generations Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient Egyptian inscriptions displayed at the British Museum used to record and commemorate events and transactions Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ancient Greek inscriptions displayed in Room 78 show how script engraved in stone was used to record and commemorate events and transactions. You can see examples of civic or official inscriptions such as laws, decrees, treaties and accounts of income and expenditure from public funds. In the private sphere inscriptions on gravestones served to commemorate the dead. Many bear poignant epitaphs of remembrance.