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How were hieroglyphs read?
the Hieroglyphs were translated by the Rosetta stone which was a great discovery unlocking all Egypt's history.
Did the Aztecs have hieroglyphs?
Hieroglyphs was what the Aztec people used to write and to read with. Without them they couldn't read or write.
Why did many scholars fail in their attempts to read the Egyptian hieroglyphs?
Because the script was so old no one could understand it.
What was the problem with using hieroglyphs?
Not everyone was able to read hieroglyphics
What was the problem with using hieroglyphs communicate?
Not everyone was able to read hieroglyphics
Did ancient Egyptians have hieroglyphics on their homes?
It is very unlikely. Most Egyptians could not read or write so having hieroglyphs on the walls would be pointless. The homes of noblemen had walls painted with scenes of gardens, pools and water plants, but no hieroglyphs.
What does being able to read hieroglyphs allow historians to do?
It allows them to see what has happened in the ancient past. Hieroglyphs is eygyption writing written by very ancient people and if Historians can master sucha a language, they can observe and read about the ancient Eygyptions.
Why are the pharaohs so big in hieroglyphs?
The pharaohs in hieroglyphs are large because they were considered very important by the Egyptians.
What was discovered that allowed for hieroglyphs to be read?
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone helped a great deal.
How were the hieroglyphics read?
Hieroglyphs were originally believed to be invented around 3,000 bc. They could be read from left to right, right to left, from top to bottom, from bottom to top and clock wise or anti clock wise!After the Romans took control of Egypt, the reading of Hieroglyphs was abandoned. No one was longer able to read the Hieroglyphs until 1822 when Jean-François Champollion translated the 'Rosetta Stone'.
Why was being a Scribe a difficult job?
There were many hieroglyphs to learn.
What are somethings scientists can read on papyrus scrolls?
The ancient Egyptian form of writing called hieroglyphs.
