Did the Behistun Inscription help scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics?

The Behistun Inscription did not assist in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics; rather, it was crucial for understanding other ancient languages, particularly cuneiform. The inscription, created during the reign of Darius the Great, was written in three different scripts: Old Persian, Elamite, and Akkadian. The determination to decipher this inscription significantly advanced the understanding of cuneiform writing.

The deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics was achieved primarily through the Rosetta Stone, which included Greek text alongside hieroglyphics and Demotic script, enabling scholars to make the connections needed to understand the hieroglyphs. Therefore, while the Behistun Inscription was instrumental in advancing the study of ancient Near Eastern cultures and languages, it did not contribute to the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics.