Stop calling them hieroglyphics: how to read your first sentence in ancient Egyptian
In short: Curator of ancient writing Ilona Regulski explains the basics of reading ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. This session focuses on the importance of verbs and provides a practical introduction for those interested in deciphering the language of ancient Egypt.
While many people refer to the script as hieroglyphics, the correct term is hieroglyphs. Ilona Regulski, a curator at the British Museum, highlights the central role of verbs in the language, noting a palpable enthusiasm for them within the ancient texts.
The video serves as an entry point for understanding this complex writing system. For those interested in the broader history of how these symbols were deciphered during the 1800s, the British Museum is currently hosting an exhibition titled Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt.
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