Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Bridget McDermott · 2003
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About the book
Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs is a fully illustrated and easy-to-use guide to the history and meaning of these ancient symbols. Simple instructions for reading and interpreting glyphs will introduce you to the basic signs for names, dates, and numbers. You'll also learn key words about all aspects of the Egyptian world -- from astronomy and the yearly flooding of the Nile to family and romance. Put your new knowledge to use as you identify vocabulary words in photographs of inscribed artifacts, or just enjoy the enchanting details of life as lived by Egyptian kings and their subjects. For beginners and Egyptologists alike, reading hieroglyphs and understanding their origins provides fascinating insight into the mysterious world of the ancients.
Book details
- Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Duncan Baird Publishers
- Editions
- 7
- Pages
- 171
- ISBN
- 9781904292036
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