Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphics: Scribes, Symbols and Papyrus

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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The creation of a formal writing system in Ancient Egypt changed the world. To this day, people are fascinated by its symbols which create this ancient language- all 600 of them! This program focuses on the hundreds of hieroglyphic symbols, how an ancient person became a scribe, the invention of papyrus, and the differences between the various glyphs. An introductory experience to the amazing world of deciphering Hieroglyphs, presented by "Museums With Marisa."