Decipherment Of The Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Decipherment of the Egyptian Hieroglyphics is a comprehensive book written by E.A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and archaeologist. The book explores the history and evolution of the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system, which was used by the ancient Egyptians for over 3,000 years.Budge provides a detailed account of the decipherment of hieroglyphics, which was a major breakthrough in the field of Egyptology. He discusses the work of key figures such as Jean-Francois Champollion, who made significant contributions to the decoding of the hieroglyphic script.The book includes numerous illustrations of hieroglyphic inscriptions, along with explanations of their meanings and significance. Budge also provides insights into the religious, cultural, and social practices of the ancient Egyptians, as revealed through their hieroglyphic texts.Overall, Decipherment of the Egyptian Hieroglyphics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as the development of writing systems and the process of decipherment.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dwellers on the Nile, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128504.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.