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Symbols Used In The Egyptian Language Of Hieroglyph
Hieroglyph means god’s words in Egyptian language. Hieroglyphs date back to 3,300 BCE and they continued to be used until the end of the fourth century CE. Hieroglyphs were used in in the tombs of gods and goddess, but, also used in tombs of pharaohs. Along the walls and burial tombs of the pharaohs. There are many symbols used in the Egyptian Language of Hieroglyphs such as leaves, animals, body parts, food, and household objects. The leaves make a ‘Y’ sound, the body parts are hand or leg. The food is a small loaf, and the household objects could be a folded cloth or door knob.
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