Ancient Egyptian ABCs

Before you could learn to read, you had to learn the alphabet. So before we can tackle reading 4,000-year-old inscriptions, we have to learn the "alphabet" of the ancient Egyptians. Contrary to popular belief, the alphabet was not invented by the Greeks, or the Egyptians. The alphabet was invented centuries before in Sumer...Read More!

Hello World!

I suppose I should begin by introducing myself. My name is Kendra and I'm a high school senior. This blog is an assignment for my Classical World class--I have been tasked with exploring an area of ancient history that interests me. Well, it just so happens that I am CRAZY about ancient Egypt. I have decided to focus on hieroglyphics: their artistry and linguistics. Over the coming months, I hope to analyze inscriptions on popular pieces of Egyptian art and share with you all the secrets of this mysterious language. While I like to think I am already quite knowledgeable about ancient Egypt, my ability to fluently read hieroglyphics is not too extensive... but hopefully through my studies I will improve! In December, I will be taking a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to view their fantastic Egyptian exhibit. I can't wait!

Stay tuned!