Hieroglyphs are pictures used as signs in writing. 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 the help of   Egyptologists Mark Collier and Bill Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair   travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of   ancient Egypt.  Collier and Manley's novel approach is informed by years of experience teaching   Egyptian hieroglyphs to non-specialists. Using attractive drawings of actual   inscriptions displayed in the British Museum, they concentrate on the kind of   hieroglyphs readers might encounter in other collections, especially funerary   writings and tomb scenes. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic   script or Middle Egyptian grammar and encourages acquisition of reading skills   with practical exercises.  The texts offer insights into the daily experiences of their ancient authors and   touch on topics ranging from pharaonic administration to family life to the   Egyptian way of death. With this book as a guide, one can enjoy a whole new   experience in understanding Egyptian art and artifacts around the world.

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