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Hieroglyphs

The formal writing system used in ancient Egypt, combining logographic, syllabic, and alphabetic elements. These sacred carvings, often found on monuments and papyri, remained undeciphered for over a millennium until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Their decipherment revealed the intricate religious beliefs, historical records, and daily life of one of the world's oldest civilisations.

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