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Hieroglyphs Collection (page 2)

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

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Abu Simbel Temple, Sekhmet (fresco)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The God AMON, water and life (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Luxor Temple: Pharaoh wearing a cobra (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Luxor Temple: Hieroglyphs (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egyptian hieroglyphs from a tomb wall painting

Egyptian hieroglyphs from a tomb wall painting
3119085 Egyptian hieroglyphs from a tomb wall painting by Egyptian; (add.info.: Egyptian hieroglyphs from a tomb wall painting.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Oval stone carved with hieroglyphs, Philae temple

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

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Representation of the Bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ruler of Upper Egypt making an offering to Ra and Knoum, Temple of Horus, Edfu

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Sekhmet, Horus Temple, 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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Pharaoh and his attributes, Temple of Horus in 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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Carved stone stele, Kom Ombo Temple

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Mural Hieroglyph, Valley of the Kings, Luxor

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The goose, the hare, the bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The bee symbol of the Pharaoh (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Rahotep and Nofret, IV Dynasty (sculpture)

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

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs, Luxor Temple (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Wall Decor, a Pharaoh and His Wife, Horus Temple, Edfu

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Temple of Abu Simbel, Pharaoh worshiping Ra (fresco)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs. Luxor Temple (relief)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Beetle, emblem of royal power, site of Karnac

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359)

The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359)
BAL138897 The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 114.4x72.3x27.8 cm; British Museum, London

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of a relief hieroglyphs (stone)

Detail of a relief hieroglyphs (stone)
GDG383031 Detail of a relief hieroglyphs (stone) by Egyptian; Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: hieroglyphe; hieroglyphes; ptolemaique; sanctuaire; Egypte; ecriture; sacre; divin;)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Statue of Ramesses II, Luxor, Egypt

Statue of Ramesses II, Luxor, Egypt
Statue of Ramesses II ( The Great ), Statues in peristyle courtyard of Ramesses II, Luxor, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Tourist walking throuhg the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River

Tourist walking throuhg the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Guradian at the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt

Guradian at the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Seti I temple (13th century BC), Abydos, Egypt

Seti I temple (13th century BC), Abydos, Egypt

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ramesses II temple (13th century BC), Abydos, Egypt

Ramesses II temple (13th century BC), Abydos, Egypt

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, Medinat Habu Temple

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, Medinat Habu Temple

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, Agilkia Island, Philae Temple Complex, Temple of Isis

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, Agilkia Island, Philae Temple Complex, Temple of Isis

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Obelisk at The entrance to the temple known as first pylon

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Obelisk at The entrance to the temple known as first pylon

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs on a mummy, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on a mummy, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hue, Vietnam. Temples in the Imperial City

Hue, Vietnam. Temples in the Imperial City

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Hieroglyphs

Hieroglyphs
Mystic Number

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen hunting

Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen hunting
Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen (Ankhesenamun - his half-sister) out hunting

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ancient Egypt - Amun-her-khepeshef

Ancient Egypt - Amun-her-khepeshef
Ancient Egypt - Thebes - Amun-her-khepeshef, the firstborn son of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ancient Egypt - Sakkara - Peasant women bearing offerings

Ancient Egypt - Sakkara - Peasant women bearing offerings

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity

Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity
Ancient Egypt - The Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity (a wall relief from Luxor Temple)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Beth Shean Gate lintel inscribed with Ramesses III

The Beth Shean Gate lintel inscribed with Ramesses III
The Beth Shean Gate lintel inscribed with the name of Ramesses III. 12th Century BC. Limestone. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem, Israel. Date: 2014

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Phaistos Disc (1/2)

The Phaistos Disc (1/2)
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Phaistos Disc (2/2)

The Phaistos Disc (2/2)
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija. Egypt

Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija. Egypt
Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija, chief of the domain. Papyrus. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-946 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Guide to the alterlife for Sesech. Egypt

Guide to the alterlife for Sesech. Egypt
Guide to the afterlife for Sesech, chief of the domain. Papyrus. New Kingdom. 20th Dynasty. 1190-1075 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Book of what is in the netherworld (Amduat). Egypt

Book of what is in the netherworld (Amduat). Egypt
Book of what is in the netherworld (Amduat). Papyrus. Cursive hieroglyphic. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-944 BC. Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: 3rd Century BC 4th Ancient Age Ancient Egypt

3rd Century BC 4th Ancient Age Ancient Egypt
3rd, century, BC, 4th, ancient, age, Ancient, Egypt, Egyptians, antiquity, Art, Berlin, boat, book, Book, of, the, Death, civilisation, civilization, cursive, dead, death, decessed, Detail, died

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Book of the Death of the mistress Neferini. Papyrus. Egypt

Book of the Death of the mistress Neferini. Papyrus. Egypt
Book of the Death of the mistress Neferini. Papyrus. Cursive hieroglyphic. Ptolemaic Kingdom. 4th-1st century BC. Achmim, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Djehapimu sarcophagus case. Egypt

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




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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.