Historical Figures

Pictures and symbols used in an Egyptian writing system?

The pictures and symbols used in an Egyptian writing system are called hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphics were a system of writing that used stylized pictures to represent words, sounds, or objects. Hieroglyphs were used in ancient Egypt from the 4th millennium BCE until the 4th century CE, when they were replaced by the Coptic alphabet.

Hieroglyphs were carved on stone monuments, painted on papyrus scrolls, and used in a variety of other contexts. They were used to write everything from religious texts to royal decrees to everyday correspondence. Hieroglyphs were a complex system of writing, but they were also very expressive and allowed for a wide range of artistic creativity.

Today, hieroglyphs are still studied by scholars to better understand ancient Egyptian history and culture. They also continue to be used in art and design to add an exotic and ancient flavor to a variety of products.