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Ten-minute hieroglyphs - Lesson 4: Direction of writing and how to read words
Hieroglyphs can be written right to left or left to right, in rows or columns. Learn how to determine direction of writing and how to decide the order in which to transliterate.

Dr Sian Thomas
Aug 14 min read
 
 


Ten-minute hieroglyphs - Lesson 3: Completing the 'alphabet' and alphabetical order
Learn the remaining one-letter hieroglyphs and the alphabetical order used in hieroglyphic dictionaries.

Dr Sian Thomas
Jul 53 min read
 
 


Ten-minute hieroglyphs - Lesson 2: Transliteration and starting to learn the 'alphabet'
Learn your first hieroglyphic signs and understand the purpose and importance of transliteration.

Dr Sian Thomas
Jun 203 min read
 
 


Ten-minute hieroglyphs - Lesson 1: Basic concepts
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.

Dr Sian Thomas
Jun 92 min read
 
 


Introduction to 'Ten-minute hieroglyphs' - A free online course of mini-lessons for beginners
Introduction to an online course of mini-lessons in Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Dr Sian Thomas
Jun 93 min read
 
 


What is 'Transliteration' and Why is it an Essential Step in Translating Hieroglyphs?
Transliteration is key to translating ancient Egyptian. This post explains its advantages and how it works, and answers common questions.

Dr Sian Thomas
Feb 55 min read
 
 


Top Tips for Learning Egyptian Hieroglyphs
I've been teaching Egyptian hieroglyphs for 20 years.  Here are my top tips for students in the early stages of their learning journey.

Dr Sian Thomas
Sep 10, 20244 min read
 
 


What to Read Next in Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Papyrus Westcar (AKA 'Tales of Wonder' or 'King Cheops and the Magicians')
Extend your understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs with the intriguing Papyrus Westcar. Uncover tales of magic from the court of King Khufu.

Dr Sian Thomas
Jul 24, 20244 min read
 
 
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