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The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs

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The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs

A Forgotten Script Hieroglyphs dominated the landscape of the Egyptian civilisation. These elaborate symbols were ideal for inscriptions on the walls of majestic temples and monuments...

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