Word of the day - Apr-2-2024 - Hieroglyphic

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Apr 2, 2024

picture writing

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Sentences using the word hieroglyphic

  1. The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to record their history and beliefs.
  2. The decipherment of hieroglyphics by Jean-François Champollion unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt.
  3. Hieroglyphs are intricate symbols that depict objects, concepts, and sounds.
  4. The Temple of Karnak contains countless hieroglyphic inscriptions that narrate the pharaohs' reigns.
  5. The Rosetta Stone played a crucial role in the deciphering of hieroglyphics, as it provided a parallel text in Greek and Egyptian.
  6. Hieroglyphic scripts have been found on tombs, temples, and even everyday objects like pottery and papyrus scrolls.
  7. The use of hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt spanned over 3,000 years.
  8. The largest collection of hieroglyphic texts is found in the British Museum in London.
  9. Hieroglyphs often incorporated animals, plants, and human figures to represent both concrete and abstract ideas.
  10. The study of hieroglyphics is known as hieroglyphology, and it continues to shed light on the culture and history of ancient Egypt.

FAQs About the word hieroglyphic

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible), a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt, resembling hieroglyphic writin

hieroglyph, view, icon, image, likeness, drawing, illustration, sketch, picture, ideograph

evident, obvious, bright, plain, certain, evident, plain, distinct, distinct, obvious

The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to record their history and beliefs.The decipherment of hieroglyphics by Jean-François Champollion unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt.

Hieroglyphs are intricate symbols that depict objects, concepts, and sounds.The Temple of Karnak contains countless hieroglyphic inscriptions that narrate the pharaohs' reigns.

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