Hieroglyph

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Hieroglyphs (or Hieroglyphics) is the type of writing. It uses symbols or pictures to represent sounds and words.

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics are the most well known form, but other societies also used them. Hieroglyphs have been found in Turkey, Crete, United States, Canada and many Central American countries.

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