The symbols they used were called hieroglyphs, which comes from a Greek word meaning ‘sacred carving ... foot high stone containing hieroglyphs, everyday ancient Egyptian language ...

It is made from granite and it has three sets of inscriptions carved into ... much bigger piece of stone. Hieroglyphs can be seen on tombs, pottery and walls on ancient Egyptian remains.

The British Museum reveals a fascinating collection of ancient artifacts that push the boundaries of historical understanding. Among the highlights are perfectly carved Egyptian stone vessels, ...