Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated: A Formal Writing System Used in Ancient Egypt

Presented in a high-quality Chinese-bound format with accompanying artwork, Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated provides a compact, easy-to-understand introduction to the writing system of Ancient Egypt.

The Ancient Egyptians used a hieroglyphic writing system that still resonates today. These hieroglyphics were discovered by adventurers and archeologists in temples and tombs and on papyrus documents, telling of the everyday life, religion, and history of this 5,000-year-old civilization. In Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated, explore the logograms for popular concepts such as "sun," "house," and "mountain," as well as more complex ideas such as Ajet, or "sun rising over mountains"; marvel at Tutankhamun's full name as marked on his tomb, which is portrayed using a reed, a wave of water, a falcon, an ankh symbol, and a series of staffs; learn about the two outstretched arms of the Ka symbol, which represents the mortal life and soul of a person; and wonder at the Ouroboros, a symbol that shows a snake-like animal that swallows its own tail, representing eternal struggle. Each of more than 150 entries includes a description of the written form and an explanation of its meaning.

Author: Trevor Naylor
Publisher: Amber Books
Published: 11/07/2023
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.60w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781838863234
ISBN10: 1838863230
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | Egypt
- History | Middle East | Egypt (see also Ancient | Egypt)
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems