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It was originally used of Egyptian writing but is also used of Cretan, Luwian, Mayan and Mi'jmaq writing as well as of some Chinese script.
The Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics as their writing system.
Egyptians used hieroglyphs.
it also translated by a stone called the Rosetta stone. it was translated in three languages. the Greeks saw there language and figured out how to translate the
hieroglyphs.
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What were the forms of Egyptian writing and when were they used?
Hieroglyphs, hieratic and demotic. Hieroglyphs were only for statues, tombs, temples and important documents, and were not used every day. The other two are like simpler versions of hieroglyphs and were used everyday.
What are some of the images used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs?
Some images that were used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs writing were simple representations of items like animals, jewellery, swords, and symbols. The Egyptians used these hieroglyphs to tell their story for future generations.
What are the symbols used in pictures writing called?
If you were asking about Egyptian picture writing the symbols are called hieroglyphs.
What did ancient Egyptians used to communicate?
Hieroglyphs
Picture writing writing used to represent ideas and sounds?
These are called Hieroglyphs. They were used in Ancient Egypt.
What was the name of picture writing used by Egyptians?
Hieroglyphs.
What were the forms of Egyptian writing and when were they used?
Hieroglyphs, hieratic and demotic. Hieroglyphs were only for statues, tombs, temples and important documents, and were not used every day. The other two are like simpler versions of hieroglyphs and were used everyday.
Did the Aztecs have hieroglyphs?
No, the Aztecs did not use hieroglyphs like the ancient Egyptians. Instead, they used pictograms and ideograms to represent words and concepts in their writing system.
What are some of the images used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs?
Some images that were used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs writing were simple representations of items like animals, jewellery, swords, and symbols. The Egyptians used these hieroglyphs to tell their story for future generations.
Where were Egyptian hieroglyphs used?
Egypt of course!
How long was hieroglyphs used for?
for millions of years
What is used writing in symbolism?
pictographs, hieroglyphs
Where were hieroglphs used?
hieroglyphs were first used in ancient Egypt.
What is the difference between hieroglyphs and hieratic numerals?
Numerals are different Numbers as for hieroglyphs are symbols used to represent numbers.
Describe how the Egyptians used hieroglyphs to communicate?
By using the writing hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptians were able to write down records. Also they used hieroglyphs as a way to keep track of the kingdom's growing wealth. And as the empire grew, it became necessary to create more hieroglyphs for more complicated ideas.
What are the symbols used in pictures writing called?
If you were asking about Egyptian picture writing the symbols are called hieroglyphs.
Are hieroglyphs used in England?
No. Only in ancient Egypt.
