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Translating the Hieroglyphs on King Tut's Magic Mirror

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Overview

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs in this 31-minute video lecture from the series "Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs." Delve into the pictographic language that predates emojis by 5,000 years, learning how to decipher the inscriptions on King Tutankhamun's magic mirror and sarcophagus. Discover how hieroglyphs were used to pay tribute to Egyptian kings and reveal beliefs about death. Gain insights into continuing your study of hieroglyphs, including recommendations for the best books on translation. Conclude with a practical exercise in deciphering the presenter's personal hieroglyph collection, enhancing your understanding of this ancient writing system.

Syllabus

Translating the Hieroglyphs on King Tut's Mirror
Inscriptions Pay Tribute to Egyptian Kings
Exploring the Lid of King Tut's Sarcophagus
Hieroglyphs Reveal Egyptian Beliefs on Death
Continuing Your Study of Hieroglyphs
Best Books on Translating Hieroglyphs
Deciphering Bob Brier's Hieroglyph Collection

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Wondrium

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