Egyptian Hieroglyphs Magnet
A fun fridge magnet featuring the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were developed c.3000 BC, and were used for formal inscriptions. The alphabet is comprised of a series of symbols and characters, which includes birds, reeds and ankhs. The hieroglyphics were sometimes called ‘The Words of the Gods’ and were mainly used by priests. Although the ability to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was lost for centuries, they were finally deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in the 19th century, advancing the study of Egyptology immeasurably.
An educational gift for children.
- Product Code: CMCN370290
- Product Weight: 0.040Kg
- Theme: Ancient Egypt
- Dimensions: H6.5 x W0.5 x L13cm
- Postage Weight: 0.04 Kg
A fun fridge magnet featuring the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were developed c.3000 BC, and were used for formal inscriptions. The alphabet is comprised of a series of symbols and characters, which includes birds, reeds and ankhs. The hieroglyphics were sometimes called ‘The Words of the Gods’ and were mainly used by priests. Although the ability to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was lost for centuries, they were finally deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in the 19th century, advancing the study of Egyptology immeasurably.
An educational gift for children.
- Product Code: CMCN370290
- Product Weight: 0.040Kg
- Theme: Ancient Egypt
- Dimensions: H6.5 x W0.5 x L13cm
- Postage Weight: 0.04 Kg