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Hieroglyphs Collection (#17)

Hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptian form of writing, have captivated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Woman in Egyptian dancer costume

Woman in Egyptian dancer costume.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egyptian hieroglyphs on papyrus, mummy in urn

Egyptian hieroglyphs on papyrus, mummy in urn, mummy in coffin.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Tomb of Horemheb

Tomb of Horemheb
Scenes and hieroglyphs from the murals of the 18th Dynasty Tomb of King Horemheb in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Thebes

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egyptian Wall Relief

Egyptian Wall Relief
Wall relief in the inner sanctuary of the AMUN TEMPLE (TEMPLE OF LUXOR), depicting the god AMUN-RE (left), Horus (centre) and Alexander the Great (?), Luxor Egypt. Date: BC

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Rameses II Statue

Rameses II Statue
Giant head (probably depicting RAMESES II )beside the Obelisk in front of the Pylon of the AMUN-RE TEMPLE (Temple of Luxor), Thebes (modern Luxor ) Egypt. Date: 14th century BC

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Artist Scaled Drawing Hieroglyphs New Kingdom

Artist Scaled Drawing Hieroglyphs New Kingdom
Artist, Scaled Drawing, Hieroglyphs, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca, 14791458 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, 192223, Limestone, ink, 16 x 14.5 4 cm

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs on a wall facade of El Castillo pyramid, Xunantunich ancient site, Cayo district

Hieroglyphs on a wall facade of El Castillo pyramid, Xunantunich ancient site, Cayo district, Belize

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Customs and the Manners of the Turks, 1553 (woodcut) (See also 476247)

The Customs and the Manners of the Turks, 1553 (woodcut) (See also 476247)
XJF476246 The Customs and the Manners of the Turks, 1553 (woodcut) (See also 476247) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les moeurs & fachons de faire de Turcs)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Great Temple of Amon Karnak, the Hypostyle Hall, 1838 (w / c & gouache over graphite

The Great Temple of Amon Karnak, the Hypostyle Hall, 1838 (w / c & gouache over graphite
XYC284005 The Great Temple of Amon Karnak, the Hypostyle Hall, 1838 (w/c & gouache over graphite on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 48.9x33 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Entrance to the Great Temple of Aboo Simble, Nubia, titlepage of Volume I of Egypt

The Entrance to the Great Temple of Aboo Simble, Nubia, titlepage of Volume I of Egypt
XCF266242 The Entrance to the Great Temple of Aboo Simble, Nubia, titlepage of Volume I of Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) published in London, 1846 (colour litho) by Roberts

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Temple of Philae, Nile, Egypt

The Temple of Philae, Nile, Egypt
The Temple of Philae. Philae is an island in Lake Nasser, Egypt. It was formerly an island in the First Cataract of the Nile River

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Stone carved Hieroglyphs, Structure of Five Floors (Pisos), Edzna, Mayan archaeological site

Stone carved Hieroglyphs, Structure of Five Floors (Pisos), Edzna, Mayan archaeological site, Campeche, Mexico, North America

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-reliefs inside the Temple of Opet, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bas-reliefs inside the Temple of Opet, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Gateway of Euergetes II, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gateway of Euergetes II, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hierogyliphics in foreground, Obelisk of Tuthmosis in the background, Karnak Temple

Hierogyliphics in foreground, Obelisk of Tuthmosis in the background, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of Seti I on left and the God Horus on right, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes

Bas-relief of Seti I on left and the God Horus on right, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hierogylphics on wall opposite Cachette Court, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO

Hierogylphics on wall opposite Cachette Court, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of figures and hieroglyphs, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bas-relief of figures and hieroglyphs, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of Pharaohs and Gods, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bas-relief of Pharaohs and Gods, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Statue of Pharaoh, Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Statue of Pharaoh, Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-reliefs, Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramses III), West Bank, Luxor, Thebes

Bas-reliefs, Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramses III), West Bank, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Colorful bas-relief, Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Colorful bas-relief, Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Head of Ramses II in foreground and Colosssus of Ramses II behind, Luxor Temple, Luxor

Head of Ramses II in foreground and Colosssus of Ramses II behind, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Obelisk, 25 meters high in front of plyon 65 meters wide, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes

Obelisk, 25 meters high in front of plyon 65 meters wide, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of the God Horus, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Bas-relief of the God Horus, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief, Pharaoh Seti I between images of God Amun, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt

Bas-relief, Pharaoh Seti I between images of God Amun, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Pharaoh Seti I in center making an offering to the seated God Osiris, Temple of Seti I

Pharaoh Seti I in center making an offering to the seated God Osiris, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas relief of Pharaoh Seti I making an offering to the seated God Horus on right

Bas relief of Pharaoh Seti I making an offering to the seated God Horus on right, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of the God Anubis on left and Ramses II on right, Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Bas-relief of the God Anubis on left and Ramses II on right, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of the God Anubis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Bas-relief of the God Anubis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of Sacred Barque Boat, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Bas-relief of Sacred Barque Boat, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of the kneeling Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa

Bas-relief of the kneeling Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of the God Anubis on left, with the Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Bas-relief of the God Anubis on left, with the Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief, Pharaoh Seti I on right, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa

Bas-relief, Pharaoh Seti I on right, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bas-relief of Pharaoh Seti I in center with Egyptian Gods, Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Bas-relief of Pharaoh Seti I in center with Egyptian Gods, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Local man at temple entrance, Ramses II statue on right, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari

Local man at temple entrance, Ramses II statue on right, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Rock-hewn statues of Ramses II on left, and Queen Neferatri on right, Hathor Temple

Rock-hewn statues of Ramses II on left, and Queen Neferatri on right, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Rock-hewn statue of Ramses II, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO

Rock-hewn statue of Ramses II, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Statues of Ramses in the Osiris Postion, Hypostyle Hall, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel

Statues of Ramses in the Osiris Postion, Hypostyle Hall, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Decorative wall reliefs, Temple of Isis, Island of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Decorative wall reliefs, Temple of Isis, Island of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief depicting the Goddess Hathor, Second Pylon, Temple of Isis, Island of Philae

Relief depicting the Goddess Hathor, Second Pylon, Temple of Isis, Island of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphs in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief depicting the Goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the Goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief depicting the God Horus on left and the Goddess Hathor on right, Temple of Horus

Relief depicting the God Horus on left and the Goddess Hathor on right, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief depicting the God Anubis, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the God Anubis, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief of a Priest, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief of a Priest, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Outer Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Hathor, Dendera necropolis, Qena, Nile Valley, Egypt

The Outer Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Hathor, Dendera necropolis, Qena, Nile Valley, Egypt, North Africa, Africa




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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.