Explore how an ideogram can be used to write the word for the thing it depicts, and learn some new multiliteral signs.

Understand how single-letter signs can act as 'phonetic complements' to support multiliteral signs in hieroglyphic writing, and learn some more multiliteral signs.

Learn about multiliteral signs (hieroglyphs that represent more than one consonant) and practise using sign lists.

What are hieroglyphs? What is the relationship between Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs and the ancient Egyptian language? What other scripts were used to write ancient Egyptian? Read this lesson to find out.

Introduction to an online course of mini-lessons in Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Transliteration is key to translating ancient Egyptian. This post explains its advantages and how it works, and answers common questions.

Extend your understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs with the intriguing Papyrus Westcar. Uncover tales of magic from the court of King Khufu.