Egyptian hieroglyphics became one of the earliest writing systems in the world. The earliest hieroglyphs are found to originate from the Early Bronze Age several centuries before the period of Egyptian history. The word hieroglyphics is Greek not Egyptian. It means holy (hiero) writings (glyphics). Hieroglyphics facilitated the acceleration of human civilization together with other ancient writing systems. These include the ancient Egyptian Hieratic script and ancient Sumerian. The names of the Egyptian Pharaohs were written in hieroglyphics in their tombs. The Egyptians believed that if someone’s name was remembered then he or she would survive in the afterlife. Origin ...
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The ancient Egyptian civilisation developed 5,000 years ago and lasted for around 3,000 years. Ancient Egypt has left a lasting legacy in archaeology, culture, science, and technology. The ancient Egyptians were ruled by kings and queens called pharaohs. These pharaohs built huge pyramids, temples, and other impressive monuments. They also conquered other lands. Cats were considered to be a sacred animal by the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. It’s thought that most families kept a cat as a pet, which they believed would bring the household good luck. The Nile River The civilization of Ancient Egypt was located along the Nile River ...
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