Hieroglyphic Collection (#31)

The Obelisk of Thutmose I, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Giant figures and hieroglyphs on pylons of main entrance to Temple of Horus, at Edfu, Egypt

Pylons and main entrance to Temple of Horus, at Edfu, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on columns in Temple of Kom-Ombo, Aswan, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on entrance wall to Luxor Temple, located in modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Skyward view of massive columns at sunset, Luxor Temple located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes

Statue of Ramses II at dusk, Luxor Temple located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

The two Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut viewed between columns of the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor, or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on wall, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Pharaoh statue at entrance to Temple of Karnak, located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Queen Hatshepsut Obelisk, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor, or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Obelisk of Thutmose I framed by doorway covered in hieroglyphs, Temple of Karnak located in modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Ancient hieroglyphs on wall at the Temple of Karnak, located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on wall at the Temple of Karnak, modern day Luxor, or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Massive columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, in the temple of Amun, The Temple of Karnak in modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes. Widely considered the largest temple complex every built by man

American broadside, probably printed in the state of New York, reporting on the American defeat against the British at
WAR OF 1812: BROADSIDE. American broadside, probably printed in the state of New York, reporting on the American defeat against the British at Queenston, Ontario, 13 October 1812

CLEOPATRAs NEEDLE. Removal of Cleopatras Needle from Alexandria, Egypt. 19th century engraving

MENEPHTAH. Egyptian pharaoh, 19th Dynasty

BIBLE ILLUSTRATION, 1685. Illustration for Romans 6: 23 ( For the wages of sin is death)
BIBLE ILLUSTRATION, 1685. Illustration for Romans 6:23 ( For the wages of sin is death... ) from a Hieroglyphic Bible printed at Augsburg, Germany, in 1685

BIBLE ILLUSTRATION, 1685. Illustration for the opening verse of Psalm 42 ( As the hart panteth after the water brooks)
BIBLE ILLUSTRATION, 1685. Illustration for the opening verse of Psalm 42 ( As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God )

EGYPT: BREAD MAKING. Baking bread in ancient Egypt. Line engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary hieroglyph

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF HATHOR. Columns in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1st century B. C
EGYPT: TEMPLE OF HATHOR. Columns in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1st century B.C. Photographed c1975

Reliefs on column, Outer Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Egypt, january

Reliefs on pillar, The Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II), West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, january

Ancient Egyptian artefact, 19th century artwork. This artefact, found in Egypt in the 1890s, is a fragment of an Ancient Egyptian object called a pschent

Minoan scripts. Three scripts found by Arthur Evans on blocks in Mycenean buildings at Knossos, Crete. The scripts are known as Minoan Hieroglyphics, Linear A and Linear B

Ancient Egyptian script signs for man, illustration. Seen here are Hieroglyphic, Hieratic and Demotic signs for man. Hieroglyphic script is the oldest form of writing, dating back to circa 3, 400BC

Begging map, 1869
Begging map. Cadgers map of a begging district from John Camden Hottens Slang Dictionary, published in 1869. The hieroglyphs indicate the likely response a beggar would receive at any given property

Linear script symbols arranged in groups of two or more. Whilst excavating Knossos, the British archaeologist Arthur Evans (1851-1941) found three forms of writing which he defined as Minoan

EGYPTIAN CELESTIAL SPHERE. Celestial sphere from the Temple of Osiris at Denderah, Egypt, designed in the time of the later Ptolemies, between 305 and 51 B.C

NEO-BABYLONIAN CLAY TABLET. Tablet documenting the prices of various commodities, 6th century B. C
NEO-BABYLONIAN CLAY TABLET. Tablet documenting the prices of various commodities, 6th century B.C

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Statue of Ramesses II, Interior, Great Temple of Ramesses II

The great gallery, tombs discovered in Sakkara
Tombs discovered in Sakkara, 1853 - the great gallery. Candles were used to light the chambers to enable viewing of the interior

The entrance of the Temple of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The temple of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Columns at Kom Ombo temple, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A column in the temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of the Obelisk, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

In the temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Giant statues of the great pharaoh Rameses II outside the relocated Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Row of Sphinx with ram heads at the great Temple at Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Row of sphinx with ram heads at the great Temple at Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Giant granite obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics at the great Temple at Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphics in relief on a column on the second terrace of the Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el Bahari, West bank of the River Nile, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Heiroglyphic carvings, Bajrawiya, the Pyramids of Meroe, Sudan, Africa

Images and hieroglyphics adorn the walls of Medinet Habu temple complex, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphics adorn the walls of Medinet Habu temple complex, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Hieroglyphic: Unlocking the Ancient Egyptian Language" Step into the mesmerizing world of ancient Egypt through the intricate art of hieroglyphics. These fascinating symbols, carved and painted on temple walls, tombs, and artifacts, provide a window into the rich history and culture of this enigmatic civilization. Marvel at the relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters—a snapshot frozen in time that showcases their royal splendor. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring as you observe every delicate line etched onto stone. The Rosetta Stone stands as a testament to human curiosity and determination. This remarkable artifact became the key to deciphering hieroglyphics when it was discovered in 1799. Today, it resides in the British Museum in London—bridging continents and connecting us with our past. Pharaoh Amenhotep I's legacy lives on through his majestic tomb adorned with captivating hieroglyphs. As you stand before one of its double doors embellished with an image of Isis—the goddess of magic—you can almost feel her mystical presence. In Memphis, a relief carving brings forth Goddess Nephthys—an embodiment of beauty and power. Her graceful figure captivates all who gaze upon her divine form. Travel to Dendera where the Temple of Hathor awaits—a sanctuary dedicated to love and joy. Its walls are adorned with vibrant hieroglyphic paintings that depict scenes from daily life—a vivid portrayal of ancient Egyptian society. Enter Tutankhamun's tomb nestled within the Valley of Kings—an archaeological treasure trove filled with stunning wall paintings that narrate stories from his afterlife journey. Each brushstroke tells tales lost in time but preserved for eternity through these sacred symbols. The Eye of Horus symbolizes protection against evil forces—a powerful emblem found on false doors like Senenmut's grand entranceway into eternity—an everlasting tribute to his status as a revered noble.