How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-By-Step Guide to Teach Yourself

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A practical step-by-step guide to teach yourself the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Clear and attractive drawings of actual inscriptions displayed in the British Museum concentrate on the kinds of monuments most likely encountered in other museum collections - especially funerary inscriptions, coffins, and tomb scenes. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic script or Middle Egyptian grammar and provides practical exercises to improve reading skills. 179p.

From the Publisher

When standing before an ancient tablet in a museum or visiting an Egyptian monument, we marvel at this unique writing and puzzle over its meaning. Now, with this guide--written by a duo of Egyptologists--museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. 200 illustrations.