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They were some of the first forms of writing, documenting things and ideas. The Semitic script from which our alphabet derives can be traced to origins in the Hieroglyphics. Until Champollion discovered that Hieroglyphics are semi-alphabetic writing, whose words have abstract meaning with no obvious connection to the symbols used to record them, we had no knowledge of Egyptian history, literature and religion.
By an accident of history, in 1799 a large fragment of a stone document from the time of Cleopatra was found in the Nile Delta and somehow made its way into the hands of a scholar, Champollion, instead of being used to build an outhouse. It is inscribed with two languages and three forms of writing: Egyptian in Hieroglyphics and a simplified hieratic script - and Greek. Using his knowledge of Greek, Champollion was able to begin deciphering the Egyptian writing.
Hieroglyphs were one of the first known forms of writing. They used pictures and symbols. Further exploration of this system and other systems of writing led to the development of the alphabet used today.
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How are Egyptian hieroglyphics used today?
Today, hieroglyphics are only used as decorations, particularly to convey an Egyptian theme.
What is Egyptian writing or letters called?
Hieroglyphics.
What is a ancient Egyptian number writing called?
This ancient writing is called hieroglyphics. Many different pictures represent words and numbers. Hieroglyphics are used today still... kinda. Picture icons are like hieroglyphics.
Is hieroglyphics associated with Egyptian history?
The egyptians used hieroglyphics instead of A,B,C and 1,2,3. Instead they had their own little way which people still use today.
What has Christopher Columbus done to impact us today?
he led the explroreation of north and south america on accident
What makes us understand hieroglyphics today?
because its been passed down over generations
How are Egyptian hieroglyphics used today?
Today, hieroglyphics are only used as decorations, particularly to convey an Egyptian theme.
What is Egyptian writing or letters called?
Hieroglyphics.
What impact does the Shang Dynasty have on us today?
if gave us smart asians
Are there any famous hieroglyphics today and where can you find them?
pusy is in Africa
What is pottery's impact on us today?
Pottery has a huge impact on us today. It is used as a cheap and versatile material in everyday life. In archaelology it gives us huge amounts of information about the past which develops our understanding of people who came before us.
Which civilization gave us the hieroglyphics?
Egyptians
How did the English Civil War impact on us today?
the englissh civil war impact on us today because look around where ur at look where u live at look where ur are or will be at............................. i rest my case
How does Betsy Ross impact us today?
she impacts us today because she gave us information about the past and i like hotdogs ans WEENEIRS Peace
Why can only few people understand and read Egyptian hieroglyphics?
This is not true. Many thousands of people today can understand and read Egyptian hieroglyphics.
What was Donato Bramante's impact on us today?
help us bulid some amazing bulidings
Do Phoenician use hieroglyphics?
No, they invented an alphabet, from which our alphabets of today have descended.
