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Jean-François Champollion deciphered the hieroglyphics by using the Rosetta stone, which enabled everyone to learn how to read them.
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What was discovered that gave archaeologists an understanding of how to read hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone.
Why are hieroglyphics no longer used?
It was a difficult system to learn, both to read and to write. Later alphabets became much easier to use.
Do hieroglyphics go up and down?
Hieroglyphics can be written and read in rows and columns. Vertically and Horizontally.
Why did Rosetta stone discovery help modern day scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics?
It provided the first chance to understand Egyptian Hieroglyphics writing by providing the same text in Hieroglyphics, Demotic, and Greek. Both the Greek and Demotic could be read to find out what was being said on the stone, the Hieroglyphics could then be compared and analyzed for patterns (similar to the way codes and cyphers are broken).
Did ancient hieroglyphics influence English alphabet?
How could it, we havnt found out how to read hieroglyphics until the discovery of the rosetta stone. So no, it can't be.
What was discovered that gave archaeologists an understanding of how to read hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone.
What impact did the Rosetta Stone have on the civilization?
The Rosetta Stone let archaeologists understand, read and find out about Ancient Egyptian Civilizations. The Rosetta Stone had hieroglyphics written on it.
Why are hieroglyphics no longer used?
It was a difficult system to learn, both to read and to write. Later alphabets became much easier to use.
Who thought Scott to read in the novel to kill a mockingbird?
Atticus read TO her which helped her learn to read on her own.
Did Hieroglyphics being read horizontally or vertically depend on the time period?
hieroglyphics are almost always read vertically. (that is how the ancient Egyptians intended it to be read.)
When was the first time people could read hieroglyphics?
After the Rosetta Stone was deciphered in 1822, scholars where able to read Hieroglyphics.
How did egyptians learn hieroglyphics?
Not all Egyptians could read. Reading was only taught to royalty, priests, and scribes. It was taught in schools and in private lessons.
Why can only few people understand and read Egyptian hieroglyphics?
This is not true. Many thousands of people today can understand and read Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Do hieroglyphics go up and down?
Hieroglyphics can be written and read in rows and columns. Vertically and Horizontally.
How would you feel if you could translate hieroglyphics?
Once you learn how to read and understand ancient Egyptian, the feeling is difficult to describe, but it's a feeling of immense accomplishment.
Do other people know about hieroglyphics?
Many people know about hieroglyphics. In fact, many people can read them.
Why did Rosetta stone discovery help modern day scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics?
It provided the first chance to understand Egyptian Hieroglyphics writing by providing the same text in Hieroglyphics, Demotic, and Greek. Both the Greek and Demotic could be read to find out what was being said on the stone, the Hieroglyphics could then be compared and analyzed for patterns (similar to the way codes and cyphers are broken).
