Hieroglyphs Collection (page 4)

Stele discovered in Tell El-Amarna representing Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, polychrome limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
7058368 Stele discovered in Tell El-Amarna representing Akhenaten, 18th dynasty, polychrome limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa, (sandstone)
7129678 Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa, (sandstone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egypt; (add.info.: Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa)

Wall reliefs, Karnak temple complex, Luxor, Egypt
7128796 Wall reliefs, Karnak temple complex, Luxor, Egypt by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Wall reliefs, Karnak temple complex, Luxor)

Paser and Henut, ramesside period, from Tell el Hibua (grey granite)
7062632 Paser and Henut, ramesside period, from Tell el Hibua (grey granite) by Egyptian; Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Paser and Henut, ramesside period, from Tell el Hibua)

Replica of the Narmer palette, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058320 Replica of the Narmer palette, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt by Prehistoric; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa, (sandstone)
7129688 Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa, (sandstone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egypt; (add.info.: Stela of Apries, detail, 580 BC circa)

Hieroglypic carvings on wall at the ancient temple
7129633 Hieroglypic carvings on wall at the ancient temple by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Hieroglypic carvings on wall at the ancient temple of Medinat Habu)

Statue of Psametik, late period, 26th dynasty, (limestone)
7129545 Statue of Psametik, late period, 26th dynasty, (limestone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Imhotep museum, Saqqara, Egypt; (add.info.: Statue of Psametik, late period, 26th dynasty)

False door of Hesi, old kingdom
7129561 False door of Hesi, old kingdom by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); Imhotep museum, Saqqara, Egypt; (add.info.: False door of Hesi, old kingdom, Imhotep museum, Saqqara)

Pyramid texts, from the reign of Unas, old kingdom, (limestone)
7129560 Pyramid texts, from the reign of Unas, old kingdom, (limestone) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); Imhotep museum, Saqqara, Egypt; (add.info.: Pyramid texts, from the reign of Unas)

Block statue of Yamunedjeh, 18th dynasty, from Qurna (grey granite)
7062643 Block statue of Yamunedjeh, 18th dynasty, from Qurna (grey granite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Block statue of Yamunedjeh)

Hieroglyph carvings at Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt
7129847 Hieroglyph carvings at Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Hieroglyph carvings at Philae temple, Aswan)

Wall reliefs, great hypostyle hall, Karnak temple complex, Luxor, Egypt
7128797 Wall reliefs, great hypostyle hall, Karnak temple complex, Luxor, Egypt by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Wall reliefs)

Painted relief image on the wall
7129634 Painted relief image on the wall by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Painted relief image on the wall of Medinat Habu temple, Luxor)

Reliefs in the inner sanctuary, Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt
7129880 Reliefs in the inner sanctuary, Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Reliefs in the inner sanctuary, Philae temple, Aswan)

Statue of Amenophis III (c. 1391-1353 BC) from Tanis, New Kingdom (diorite)
XIR131286 Statue of Amenophis III (c.1391-1353 BC) from Tanis, New Kingdom (diorite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 256x80 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Fragment of the inscription on a statue of Tello, as an example of the older arrangement of lines
7280022 Fragment of the inscription on a statue of Tello, as an example of the older arrangement of lines by Unknown Artist

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352268 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; depicts)

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352267 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; Depicts)

Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r)
XIR211937 Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r.1143-1136 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC)

Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)
7261018 Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); UIG

Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)
7261017 Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Seti I, Abydos

The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt. 1808 (engraving)
7236357 The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt. 1808 (engraving) by Roffe, J. (fl.1827-d.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt)

Isis, ancient Egyptian goddess (engraving)
7147520 Isis, ancient Egyptian goddess (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isis, ancient Egyptian goddess)

Horus Albani (alabaster)
YOU4419082 Horus Albani (alabaster) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Horus Albani, the lower part of the statue (the seat covered with hieroglyphs)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph (engraving)
7196347 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hieroglyphe; Hieroglyph)

Phaistos disc. Symbolic signs arranged in a spiral (A side), Early 17th Century BC
7145267 Phaistos disc. Symbolic signs arranged in a spiral (A side), Early 17th Century BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Phaistos disc)

Tomb of Seti I, Valley of the Kings, Thebes (fresco)
LRI3503167 Tomb of Seti I, Valley of the Kings, Thebes (fresco) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Three cups, 664-30 BC, Late - Ptolemaic Period (faience)
CH396553 Three cups, 664-30 BC, Late - Ptolemaic Period (faience) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height: 4.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Egyptian, out of copyright

Winged deity, c. 1300 BC (bronze, gold)
3704117 Winged deity, c.1300 BC (bronze, gold) by Hittite, (13th century BC); 4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A strange awakening (engraving)
3646968 A strange awakening (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange awakening)

Egyptian symbols of typhon
3785357 Egyptian symbols of typhon by Levi, Eliphas (1810-75) (after); (add.info.: Egyptian symbols of typhon - from illustration by Eliphas Levi, published in his work The History of magic)

Seated Figure, Oaxaca, 300 BC-700 AD (ceramic)
3822508 Seated Figure, Oaxaca, 300 BC-700 AD (ceramic) by Zapotec; 32.2x17.9x18.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Relief from the Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3740317 Relief from the Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

Memorial stela (fragment), 1800-1600 BC (limestone)
3576284 Memorial stela (fragment), 1800-1600 BC (limestone) by Egyptian; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Discovery Centre) U.K.; (add.info)

Winemaking, Tomb of Ipuy (tempera on paper)
3525838 Winemaking, Tomb of Ipuy (tempera on paper) by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Copy of painting from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes)

Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving)
5997510 Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt)

Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone)
1074083 Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 42.5x79x9.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: rectangular, of the priest Montuhotep)

The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving)
980483 The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tableau des Bacab restored)

Prince of Waless party in the Temple of Karnak, 1862 (b / w photo)
PEF446181 Prince of Waless party in the Temple of Karnak, 1862 (b/w photo) by Bedford, Francis (1816-94); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; English, out of copyright

The priest Sheri and his wife Khenteyetka, with funerary offerings
AMQ367690 The priest Sheri and his wife Khenteyetka, with funerary offerings, from the Tomb of Sheri, Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC)

Details of a room inside a pyramid at Abusir, Egypt, engraved by Girolamo Segato
810350 Details of a room inside a pyramid at Abusir, Egypt, engraved by Girolamo Segato (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Lintel 3 from Piedras Negras, Peten, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone)
XIR428022 Lintel 3 from Piedras Negras, Peten, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; out of copyright

Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in the style of Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Showing British soldiers making sandbags, bringing in ration supplies and ready to fight in the trenches. Date: 1916

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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.