How To Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Learn to read the beautiful hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt with this practical step-by-step guide. Suitable for complete beginners or those looking to improve their knowledge of the language and culture, this book introduces genuine texts from ancient monuments and encourages practical exercises to develop your reading skills.

With a focus on funerary inscriptions, coffins, and tomb scenes, this guide offers a first-hand insight into topics such as pharaonic administration, family life in ancient Egypt, and ancient Egyptian approaches to death and the afterlife. As you progress, you'll be able to read with confidence the monuments reproduced in the book and those on display around the world.

Written by experienced authors, this guide is tried and tested, with a approach that has been honed through teaching non-specialists at courses around the UK. The result is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the hieroglyphic script, making it easy to get started on your own journey of discovery.