Hieroglyphe Collection

Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4726811 Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Some Egyptian hieroglyphs and mummy in her urn as well as sarcophagus. Lithography for the book
FLO4634759 Some Egyptian hieroglyphs and mummy in her urn as well as sarcophagus. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Interior of an Egyptian burial chamber with hieroglyphic murals. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri
FLO4620496 Interior of an Egyptian burial chamber with hieroglyphic murals. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Egyptian gods: the Sphinx 1, and god of water Canopus covered in hieroglyphs 3, 4
FLO4620462 Egyptian gods: the Sphinx 1, and god of water Canopus covered in hieroglyphs 3, 4, and Greek style statue of all the Egyptian gods

Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio
FLO4622191 Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Egyptian antiquite: limestone stele of Minnakht, head of priests in Akhmin, Regne d'Ay (1327-1323 BC)
SYC4193658 Egyptian antiquite: limestone stele of Minnakht, head of priests in Akhmin, Regne d'Ay (1327-1323 BC), from Akhmin Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite)

Egyptian antiquite: fragmentary stelephore statue of Paser on knees, New Empire
SYC4193651 Egyptian antiquite: fragmentary stelephore statue of Paser on knees, New Empire, 19th dynasty 1275-1270 before JC Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite)

Egyptian antiquite: stele of May, chef of artisans New empire regne of Ramses II
SYC4193640 Egyptian antiquite: stele of May, chef of artisans New empire regne of Ramses II, 19th dynasty Dim 42x33 cm Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite: stele of May)

Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4726830 Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess
FLO4622090 Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Boat symbol of life and the sun, Philae temple
8588863 Boat symbol of life and the sun, Philae temple by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Boat symbol of life and the sun); © Jean Bernard

Beetle, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor
8587540 Beetle, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

The great temple of Abu Simbel, 19th dynasty
8586788 The great temple of Abu Simbel, 19th dynasty by Egyptian; The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

The great temple of Abu Simbel, 19th dynasty (relief)
8586716 The great temple of Abu Simbel, 19th dynasty (relief) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Abu Simbel Temple, Sekhmet (fresco)
8586638 Abu Simbel Temple, Sekhmet (fresco) by Egyptian; The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

The God AMON, water and life (relief)
8586131 The God AMON, water and life (relief) by Egyptian; Karnak, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Luxor Temple: Pharaoh wearing a cobra (relief)
8585976 Luxor Temple: Pharaoh wearing a cobra (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I, the goddesses accompanying the Pharaoh
THT4307517 ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I, the goddesses accompanying the Pharaoh. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Amenophis III, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (-1410 - -1370)
THT4307686 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Amenophis III, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (-1410 - -1370)

ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I for Osiris. Goddesses accompanying the Pharaoh
THT4307546 ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I for Osiris. Goddesses accompanying the Pharaoh. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: ABYDOS: Temple of Seti (Sethi) I for Osiris

Luxor Temple: Hieroglyphs (relief)
8585946 Luxor Temple: Hieroglyphs (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Oval stone carved with hieroglyphs, Philae temple
8588710 Oval stone carved with hieroglyphs, Philae temple by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Oval stone carved with hieroglyphs); © Jean Bernard

Representation of the Bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor
8588254 Representation of the Bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Abydos: Temple of Seti I dedicated to God Osiris
THT4307926 Abydos: Temple of Seti I dedicated to God Osiris. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Abydos: Temple of Seti I dedicated to God Osiris.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Ruler of Upper Egypt making an offering to Ra and Knoum, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8588930 Ruler of Upper Egypt making an offering to Ra and Knoum, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu)

Sekhmet, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587464 Sekhmet, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Edfu, city located on the left bank of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor Temple of Edfu)

The Pharaoh and his attributes, Temple of Horus in Edfu
8587445 The Pharaoh and his attributes, Temple of Horus in Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Carved stone stele, Kom Ombo Temple
8588209 Carved stone stele, Kom Ombo Temple by Egyptian; Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Mural Hieroglyph, Valley of the Kings, Luxor
8587867 Mural Hieroglyph, Valley of the Kings, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

The goose, the hare, the bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor
8587608 The goose, the hare, the bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

The bee symbol of the Pharaoh (relief)
8586142 The bee symbol of the Pharaoh (relief) by Egyptian; Karnak, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Rahotep and Nofret, IV Dynasty (sculpture)
8585751 Rahotep and Nofret, IV Dynasty (sculpture) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Queens, Tomb of Queen Nefertari (Ramses II)
THT4307468 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Queens, Tomb of Queen Nefertari (Ramses II). by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Queens)

Hieroglyphs, Luxor Temple (relief)
8585903 Hieroglyphs, Luxor Temple (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Wall Decor, a Pharaoh and His Wife, Horus Temple, Edfu
8588795 Wall Decor, a Pharaoh and His Wife, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus)

Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587250 Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Temple of Abu Simbel, Pharaoh worshiping Ra (fresco)
8586622 Temple of Abu Simbel, Pharaoh worshiping Ra (fresco) by Egyptian; The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Hieroglyphs. Luxor Temple (relief)
8588529 Hieroglyphs. Luxor Temple (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Beetle, emblem of royal power, site of Karnac
8586035 Beetle, emblem of royal power, site of Karnac by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, drawing of god and goddess on the inner wall of a temple
THT4307634 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, drawing of god and goddess on the inner wall of a temple. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings)

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Thutmosis (Tuthmosis or Thutmes) III (-1504 - -1450), Pharaoh of Egypt
THT4307679 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Thutmosis (Tuthmosis or Thutmes) III (-1504 - -1450), Pharaoh of Egypt. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings)

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Thutmosis (Tuthmosis or Thutmes) III
THT4307605 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings. Tomb of Thutmosis (Tuthmosis or Thutmes) III. by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings)

Luxor, Thebes: Portrait of Nefertari (RAMSES II)
THT4307590 Luxor, Thebes: Portrait of Nefertari (RAMSES II). by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Luxor, Thebes: Portrait of Nefertari (RAMSES II).); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, tomb of Horemheb (-1343 - -1314), Egyptian pharaoh on which the goddess Isis
THT4307535 Luxor, Thebes: Valley of the Kings, tomb of Horemheb (-1343 - -1314), Egyptian pharaoh on which the goddess Isis appears

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph (engraving)
7196347 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph)

Portrait of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist
JLJ4647117 Portrait of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist, decipher of hieroglyphs

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"Hieroglyphs: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Egypt's Symbolic Language" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptian writing system that has fascinated scholars for centuries. These intricate symbols were more than just a means of communication; they held profound cultural and religious significance. Embark on a journey along the Nile River, where you'll encounter remarkable relics such as the boat symbol, representing life and the sun. Marvel at its presence adorning the walls of Philae Temple, an architectural masterpiece dedicated to Isis. As you explore further, be captivated by a beetle etched onto the tomb walls of Ramses IX in Luxor. This scarab beetle was believed to possess protective powers against evil spirits and served as a powerful amulet for eternal protection. Prepare to be awestruck by Abu Simbel Temple, built during Egypt's 19th dynasty. Its colossal statues guard this magnificent structure while reliefs depict scenes from daily life and mythological tales that transport you into another era. Intriguingly preserved frescoes within Abu Simbel Temple reveal Sekhmet, an ancient lioness goddess associated with healing and destruction—a testament to both her power and duality. Witness poignant moments frozen in time through vivid depictions like Ramose's funeral procession scene found within his tomb. The attention to detail is astounding as mourners pay their respects amidst elaborate rituals honoring their departed loved ones. The Temple of Horus in Edfu unveils a chilling tableau—the massacre of enemies—depicting victorious battles fought by pharaohs who sought dominance over their adversaries—an awe-inspiring testament to Egypt's military might. Discover divine connections between gods like Amon—who personified water and life—and Pharaohs depicted wearing cobras on their foreheads at Luxor Temple. These reliefs highlight not only royal authority but also spiritual beliefs deeply ingrained in Egyptian society.