How do we know what hieroglyphs sound like without having any reference? Was there a "Rosetta Stone" found for it? For instance how do we know about Ra or Amenhotep?
Was there a "Rosetta Stone" found for it?
Yes. That would be the Rosetta Stone. Of course, more can always be said on the matter, so if anyone would like to contribute further material, don't let this compilation stop you! Ancient Egypt is a most fascinating field of study.
Some more material in next post because tag limit.