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The first fully illustrated guide to deciphering hieroglyphs and unravelling the fascinating secrets of the ancient Egyptians. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs assumes no previous knowledge and no special languages skills. It equips the reader to grasp the basic hieroglyphic alphabet to decode script, magic texts and the names of goods. With unparalleled clarity and by using ingenious learning signposts, including helpful vocabulary panels, the book highlights the most commonly used signs so that their meaning and context can be understood. Decoding this symbolic language is the key to unlocking many of Ancient Egypt's secrets, including fascinating anecdotal information on Egyptian gods, pharaohs, family life and society in general.Product Identifiers
PublisherWatkins Media
ISBN-139781903296806
eBay Product ID (ePID)89574806
Product Key Features
Publication Year2002
SubjectHistory
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDecoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs: How to Read the Sacred Language of the Pharaohs
TypeTextbook
AuthorBridget Mcdermott
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Weight666 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorBridget Mcdermott