Hieroglyphs Collection (#14)

Wall hieroglyphs Egypt 1900 Tinted Albumen silver
Wall with hieroglyphs; Egypt; about 1900; Tinted Albumen silver print

Jean-Fran

Obelisk Of Theodosius

Obelisk Of Tuthmosis Iii And Blue Sky, Close Up

Statue Of Ramses Ii And Wife At Great Temple Of Ramses Ii, Abu Simbel

The Obelisk Of Hatshepsut With Detail Of The Obelisk Of Tuthmosis I In The Foreground

The Ramesseum, Luxor, Egypt

Temple of Hathor in Deir el-Medina near Luxor, Egypt
Inside the temple of Hathor, Ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood, in Deir el-Medina near Luxor (Thebes), Egypt. Deir el-Medina was a village inhabited by artisans who worked on the tombs in

Stela of Seneferseshempepy. 2150 BC. Dendara. 6th Dynaty. Br
Limestone stela of Seneferseshempepy. 2150 BC. From Dendara. 6th Dynaty. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The god Ptah. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting the god Ptah. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The goddess Wadjet. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting the goddess Wadjet from Lower Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

Offering chamber. Mastaba of Merib. Egypt
Mastaba of Merib. The Offering Chamber. Old Kingdom. 4th Dynasty. 3639-2504 BC. Giza, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

False door of Senenmut. Egypt
False door of Senenmut, architect and official government. Sandstone. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. 1480-1460 BC. West Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Amun-priest Hor. Block statue. Egypt
Block statue of Hor, priest of god Amun in the temple of Karnak. Third Intermediate Period. 23rd Dynasty. 775 BC. Karnak, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Qebehsenuef, son of Horus. Egypt
Qebehsenuef, son of Horus. Protective deity. Depicting as a human mummify body with falcon head. Wood. Late Period. 746-332 BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Djehapimu sarcophagus lid. Egypt
Djehapimu sarcophagus lid. High Royal official. Late Period. 746-332 BC. Granite. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Egyptian hieroglyph engraved in stone. National Archaeologic
Egyptian art. Detail of a hieroglyph. Engraved in stone. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma
Pre-Columbian art. Central America. Maya. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Maya. 8th century. British Museum, London

Egypt. Funerary stela of wood. Luxor, Late Period, 650-640 B
Egyptian art. Egypt. Baba, daughter of the priest of Amun Bes-n-Mut, praying to the sun gods Atum (left) and Re-Harakhte. Funerary stela of wood. Luxor, Late Period, 650-640 BC

Shabti of King Taharqa
Shabti in granite of pharaoh Taharqa. 690-664 BC. 25th Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. From the Pyramid 1 of Nuri. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Egyptian Art. Stela of King Intef II Wahankh. First Intermed
Egyptian Art. Stela of King Intef II Wahankh. Pharaoh offering milk and beer to the gods Ra and Hathor. First Intermediate Period. 11th Dynasty. ca. 21082059 B.C

Egyptian Art. Funerary Stela of the Gatekeeper Maaty. First Intermediate Period. 11th Dynasty. Reign of Mentuhotep II, early. ca. 20512030 B.C. Egypt, Upper Egypt; Thebes, el-Tarif probably

Stele. Offerings to the god Sobek (Crocodile God). Egypt
Egyptian Art. Stele. Offerings to the god Sobek (Crocodile God). From the Temple of Sobek in Dahamshe. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Stele depicting a priest making an offering to the god Ra. E
Egyptian Art. Stele depicting a priest making an offering to the god Ra (seated, with falcons head and sun disk.) Behind him, the goddess Isis. 22nd Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. Luxor Museum

Tome 3 f. 118, Teaching the Reading of Manuscripts, from Teatro de la Nueva Espana
XIR177165 Tome 3 f.118, Teaching the Reading of Manuscripts, from Teatro de la Nueva Espana, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Panes y Avellan

Doorway in the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Queen Nefertari, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Phonetic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs were written characters used by the Ancient Egyptians between around 3000 BC and 300 AD. They were used mainly for inscriptions on monuments and tombs

Abu Simbel, Egypt - Cartouche of Rameses II
Abu Simbel, Cartouche of Rameses II, " One powerful of truth is Ra, he whom Ra has chosen.". Photograph by Lionel Coate"

Valley of the Queens, Tomb of Tyti, wife of Rameses, 1186 - 1085 BC, wall painting. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple, known as Temple of Ramses II

Sedan chair of Queen Hetepheres from Old Kingdom, circa 2585 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Sedan chair of Queen Hetepheres, circa 2585 b.C. From Giza

Painted wood stele of Lady Taperet, depicting Taperet praying god Aton with sky represented by goddess Nut
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXII. Painted wood stele of the Lady Taperet. Detail: Taperet praying god Aton with sky represented by goddess Nut

The colours of the original painting dating from the New Kingdom can still be seen on the columns of Ramses IIIs mortuary temple at Medinet Habu on the West Bank, Luxor

The impressive First Pylon of the wonderfully preserved mortuary temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu on the West Bank, Luxor, Egypt

Cover design, Egypt and the Sudan, showing Luxor with statues and monuments under a starlit sky. Date: 1936

Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, Egypt
Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, Egypt. The hall is part of the Precinct of Amun-Re, the largest of the four main temple areas at the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor (ancient Thebes)

Karnak, Luxor, Egypt - Victory Tableau - Ramesses II
Karnak Thebes (modern Luxor), Egypt - a wall relief (from the Victory Tableau) illustrating Pharoah Ramesses II smiting his enemies! Date: circa 1910s

Luxor, Karnak, Egypt - The Temple of Opet
The Temple of Opet, located immediately to the west of the temple of Khonsu at Karnak on the east bank of the River Nile at Luxor (ancient Thebes) - Egypt, North Africa - Card series (6/8)

Aswan, Egypt - Pylon of the Temple of Isis
Philae, Aswan - Pylon of the Temple of Isis and Kiosk - Egypt, North Africa - Card series (2/8). Date: circa 1910s

Stela of Seneferseshempepy. Hieroglyphic. 2150 BC. Dendara
Limestone stela of Seneferseshempepy. Hieroglyphic. 2150 BC. From Dendara. 6th Dynaty. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Egyptian hieroglyphs. Block-statue of Amenhotep. 18th Dynast
Egyptian hieroglyphs. Block-statue of Amenhotep. Rows of text at front. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom period. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Granodiorite block-statue of Amenhotep. 18th Dynasty. New Ki
Granodiorite block-statue of Amenhotep. Rows of text at front. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom period. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Royal cartridge of the Rom
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris. Royal cartridge of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Relief

Egyptian Art. Karnak. A pharaoh before a god. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a pharaoh, wearing the Deshret or Red Corwn, before a god. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Necropolis of Saqqara. Hieroglyphs in a mastaba. Relief. Old Kingdom. Egypt

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Hieroglyphic depicting the deceased next to the offerings table. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The Pharaoh Ramesses II carrying an of
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. The Pharaoh Ramesses II carrying an offering to the god Amun. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

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Hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptian form of writing, have captivated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries. These intricate symbols tell stories of a civilization that thrived along the Nile River in Africa. One notable example is the Papyrus of Ani, also known as the Book of the Dead. This beautifully illustrated scroll depicts scenes from the afterlife and provides insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and judgment. Egyptian art showcases hieroglyphs in various forms, such as reliefs. One relief shows Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters. It offers a glimpse into royal family life during the Amarna period. Another bas-relief features Sekhmet, an important goddess associated with war and healing. Located in the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, this artwork highlights Egypt's rich religious traditions. Pharaoh Amenhotep I is depicted in hieroglyphs on numerous artifacts. His reign marked a time of political stability and cultural development in ancient Egypt. The Rosetta Stone remains one of history's most significant discoveries related to hieroglyphic decipherment. This stone slab contains inscriptions in three scripts: Greek, demotic (a simplified script), and hieroglyphs. Its translation by Jean-François Champollion unlocked a wealth of knowledge about ancient Egypt. The Eye of Horus symbolizes protection and good health; it appears on many objects throughout Egyptian history. The false door belonging to Senenmut showcases this powerful symbol alongside other hieroglyphic texts representing offerings for his eternal journey. The Temple of Philae stands proudly on an island in Lake Nasser near Aswan—a testament to ancient Egyptians' architectural prowess adorned with intricate hieroglyphic carvings depicting gods and pharaohs alike. Bas-reliefs dedicated to Pharaoh Seti I can be found at his temple complex at Abydos—an impressive display showcasing his divine connection and achievements.