Hieroglyphs Collection (#18)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with oxen Bodmer Library, Geneva

Votive stele dedicated by his brother to a man from Ermant, near Thebes. Bas relief carving with eye of Horus at top and various hieroglyphs

Weighing the heart of the deceased in a balance. Baboon is one form of Thoth, inventor of writing and secretary to the gods, whose other form is as an ibis-headed man

Carvings from Saqqara tomb
False door from a chapel in an Old Kingdom, Egyptian tomb. From Saqqara tomb 3513

Egypt, Luxor, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamens Tomb, detail of the frescos
Egypt - Luxor - Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamens Tomb. Detail of the frescos: The King accompanied into the afterlife by Osiris (New Kingdom)

New Kingdom, Fragment of wall painting depicting scene of grain loading, from the tomb of Unsu at west Thebes, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Fragment of wall painting depicting a scene of grain loading. From the tomb of Unsu at west Thebes. Detail

Shabti box depicting the deceased sitting at offering table, close-up
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Detail of shabti box depicting the deceased sitting at an offering table

Gres statue of Nefferenpet holding stele
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Gres statue of Nefferenpet showing a stele

Treasure of Tutankhamen, gilded chapel of canopic jars or canopic casket, detail with goddess Selket
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Gilded shrine of canopic jars or canopic chest. Detail with goddess Selket

Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI - Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court

Limestone stele of Dydy and his son Pendua, master carpenters, offering hymn to the sun god Ra, from Deir el-Medina
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Limestone stele of Dydy and his son Pendua, master carpenters, offering a hymn to the sun god Ra, from Deir el-Medina

Egyptian civilization, relief portraying King Amenhotep IV with his wife Nefertiti
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Relief portraying King Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) with his wife Nefertiti and their children under the rays of Aten. From Tell el-Amarna

Wall painting depicting ritualistic priests, from the Tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Wall painting depicting ritualistic priests, from the Tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Valley of Queens, Tomb of Nefertari, detail of antechamber frescoes
Egypt, Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Valley of the Queens. Tomb of Nefertari. Detail of antechamber frescoes, Queen Nefertari playing Senet

Fragment of wall painting depicting milking scene, from the tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Fragment of wall painting depicting milking scene. From the tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara

Minnakht on his knees praying in pyramid window
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Pyramid cusp window of Minnakht on his knees praying at the sun

Statuette representing a scribe sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands on thighs and a papyrus scroll opened on the skirt 2nd Millennium B.C

Egypt, Ancient Thebes, Medinet Habu, Temple of Ramses III, first courtyard, south porch
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Medinet Habu - Temple of Ramses III (1184-1153 b.C.). First courtyard. South porch

Shabti box depicting the deceased before Ptah, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Detail of shabti box depicting the deceased before Ptah

Stele of the chief by craftsman Irtysen
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Stele of the chief craftsman Irtysen (who lived at the time of Mentuhotep, 2060-2010 B.C.), boasting of the technical skills of the craftsman

Treasure of Tanis, painted alabaster canopic jar of Psusennes I, falcon-headed Qebehsenuef conserving intestines
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Painted alabaster canopic jar of Psusennes I: falcon-headed Qebehsenuef conserving intestines

Cube shaped statue of Bakenkhonsu, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Cube shaped statue of Bakenkhonsu. From Karnak

Majolica statues of funerary servants of vizier Paser
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Majolica statues of funerary servants of vizier Paser

Egyptian civilization, tomb of royal scribe Userhat, mural painting, from Sheikh Abd al-Qurna Necropolis Luxor, Egypt
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Sheikh Abd al-Qurna necropolis. Tomb of royal scribe Userhat. Mural painting, 1450-1425 b.C

Gilded and glass inlaid decoration depicting the goddess Maat, from piece of furniture
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Gilded and glass inlaid decoration depicting the goddess Maat, from a piece of furniture

Treasure of Tanis, Cartonnage of King Sheshong, detail of the hieroglyphs with gold overlay
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Cartonnage of King Sheshong. Detail of the hieroglyphs with gold overlay

Painted wood shabti box of Khabekhent, deceased sitting with his wife, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Detail of painted wood shabti box of Khabekhent: the deceased sitting with his wife

Egypt, Thebes, Shaykh Abd al-Qurnah (Abd el-Qurna), Tomb of Senneferi (Sennefer), boat on river Nile, mural painting
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Shaykh Abd al-Qurnah (Abd el-Qurna). Tomb of Senneferi (Sennefer). Boat on river Nile, mural painting

Fragment of black diorite stele known as Palermo stone, inscribed with list of Egyptian kings and their mothers
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Fragment of black diorite stele known as Palermo stone, inscribed with list of Egyptian kings and their mothers, and the level of river Nile flood

Wood cubit rod (rule) of Maya, royal treasurer of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Wood cubit rod (rule) of Maya, royal treasurer of Tutankhamen

Shabti box, deceased before Osiris
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Detail of shabti box: the deceased before Osiris

Treasure of Tutankhamen, chest with canopic jars of Tutankhamen, from Thebes, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Box with four alabaster canopic jars of Tutankhamen. From Thebes. Detail

Egyptian civilization, Saitic Period, quartzite statue of Petamenophis as scribe, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Saitic Period, Dynasty XXVI. Quartzite statue of Petamenophis as a scribe. From Karnak

Book of the Dead on papyrus, Djedhor working in the fields of the Afterlife using irrigation canals
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Book of the Dead on papyrus. Djedhor working in the fields of the Afterlife using irrigation canals

Egypt, Ancient Thebes, Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina), tomb of Anherkha
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). New Kingdom village of state labourers at Dayr al-Madinah (Deir el-Medina). Tomb of Anherkha, 20th Dynasty

Funerary terracotta cones used as tomb decorations, with the name of the tomb owner inscribed
Egyptian civilization - Funerary terracotta cones used as tomb decorations, with the name of the tomb owner inscribed

Treasure of Tanis, gold and silver fish plate belonged to Psusennes I (chief of the archers)
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Gold and silver fish plate belonged to Psusennes I (chief of the archers), known as Undebaunded patera

Piramidion of Huy made from granite
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Piramidion of Huy made from granite

Vizier Nespakashuti seated in position of scribe, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Vizier Nespakashuti seated in the position of a scribe. From Karnak

Fragment of wall painting depicting transport of ointments, from the tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Fragment of wall painting depicting transport of ointments, from the tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara

Book of the Dead on papyrus, the priest Iahmes ploughing and harvesting in the Afterlife
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 7th-1st century b.C. Book of the Dead on papyrus: the priest Iahmes ploughing and harvesting in the Afterlife

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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.