Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs « Series from 2016

Series from 2016

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Genres: Documentary

Noted Egyptologist Bob Brier's Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs is the key to unlocking an ancient language. You'll cover the basics of reading and writing hieroglyphs, including vocabulary words, number systems, and sentence structure.

You'll also translate hieroglyphs found on ancient sites and artifacts, such as the temples at Abu Simbel and the tomb of Tutankhamen.

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