Hieroglyphics: Ancient Egypt's Secret Writing

WALT: We Are Learning To understand how ancient Egyptians communicated through pictures and symbols

What Are Hieroglyphics?

Picture writing was used by ancient Egyptians over 4,000 years ago. Each symbol represents a sound, word, or idea. Hieroglyphics were used for important messages, stories, and records. It can be found on temple walls, tombs, and papyrus scrolls.

Decode the Mystery Message!

Picture writing was used by ancient Egyptians over 4,000 years ago. Each symbol represents a sound, word, or idea. Hieroglyphics was used for important messages, stories, and records. It can be Found on temple walls, tombs, and papyrus scrolls.

Amazing Hieroglyphic Facts

Over 700 different hieroglyphic symbols exist. The word 'hieroglyphic' means 'sacred carving'. Scribes spent years learning how to read and write them. Only important people like priests and pharaohs could read the ancient symbols. Pictures could be read left to right or right to left. The Rosetta Stone helped us understand hieroglyphics today.

The Rosetta Stone: Cracking the Code

Let's Create Our Own Hieroglyphics!

Design a hieroglyphic symbol for your name What pictures would represent the sounds in your name? Draw your hieroglyphic name on papyrus (paper) Share your creation with the class!