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Hieroglyphs are the picture signs used in the ancient pyramid texts, and the hieratic script derived from them are both covered in this manual, offering a concise introduction to the language of Ancient Egypt. This edition contains a new introduction, bi-directional glossaries and more hieroglyphs. Recognizing the complexity of the Egyptian language, the author devotes a chapter to each grammar point and includes exercises to reinforce the information provided. Extracts from pyramid texts and passages from Ancient Egyptian writing provide reading practice.Product Identifiers
PublisherHippocrene Books INC International Concepts concepts.,U.S.
ISBN-139780781806251
eBay Product ID (ePID)87661289
Product Key Features
Number of Pages209 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Handbook of Egyptian Hieroglyphs: a Study of the Ancient Language
Publication Year1998
SubjectArchaeology
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorSamuel A.B. Mercer
Subject AreaRegional History
Dimensions
Item Height215 mm
Item Weight310 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorSamuel A.B. Mercer