Hieroglyphs appear beautiful but baffling. However, these ancient Egyptian signs are not as complicated as they seem. Once you realize that they can simply spell out words just like our alphabet does, hieroglyphs become much easier to understand.

A simple demonstration showing how to write each letter of the alphabet in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Perfect for quick reference or creative projects.

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Ancient Egyptian language, including its evolution from mesmerizing hieroglyphs to the practical Demotic and the eventual transition to Coptic using the Greek alphabet.

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While the graphic art of Ancient Egypt is very familiar, little is known about the artists, the scribes. Who were were they? How important were they to the society of the Pharaohs? From Saqqara to the Valley of Kings enjoy this look at the lives of the fi...

Dig into how scholars decoded the writing on the Rosetta Stone, and how this helped them understand ancient hieroglyphs.