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Lady And 5 More Words In Hieroglyphics

Have you ever wondered how to write words like lady in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs? The chart below shows you how, along with the symbols for more words such as son and daughter, and earth. 
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic vocabulary chart courtesy of Vincent Brown

THE LETTER "U" in Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Image: Hieroglyphic Alphabet Chart
Today's hieroglyphic 
is the letter "U" 

The quail chick is the symbol for the Letter U
It's pronounced "Ooo"
REMEMBER KEY:  Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter U.Quail chicks are so cute that they make you say, Ooo!Just think of "Ooo, how cute" and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAMEThe quail chick symbol can be used to write the U in names like Una, Udi, UnityUlric, Ulysses, Usher

NEXT:Go to the Hieroglyp...

Life, Forever, Path, & Other Words In Hieroglyphics

Take a look at the chart below to see how to write forever in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. You'll also find the words and symbols for life, dominion, path, unique, and more.

Ancient Egypt vocabulary chart courtesy of Vincent Brown

FACTS: 10 Fascinating Facts About Ancient Egypt Beer

[She] sent you to school when you were ready to be taught writing, and she waited for you daily at home with bread and beer. - Instructions of Ani, regarding his mother
Gift From The Gods: According to legend, Osiris taught the ancient Egyptians how to brewbeer.Hop-free: Ancient Egyptians didn’t have the benefit of hops, so their beer tasted different than today’s version.(side note: beer was often quite low-alcohol)Get Out The Strainer: Ancient Egyptian beer was not clear. It required a lot of...

THE LETTER "T" in Hieroglyphics

Image: Hieroglyphic Alphabet Chart
Today's ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic 
symbol is for the letter "T" 

The bread loaf pictured above is the symbol for the Letter T in Egyptian Hieroglyphics.It's pronounced "Tee"
REMEMBER KEY: Use the following key to remember the symbol for the letter T:
Toast. 
Toast starts with T.Toast is made from a bread loaf.Just think of slicing a bread loaf for "toast" and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAME: The bread loaf symbol can be used to write the T in...

Ancient Egypt Coloring Book Page: Chariot With Riders

Today we have a great printable image for coloring: an ancient Egyptian Chariot. Whether you're a kid or an adult, grab some colored pencils, crayons, markers, or paint brushes, print this one out, and enjoy some creative time!

Click to PRINT this 8x10 Coloring Page >

Love, Honor, Praise, & Other Words In Hieroglyphics

How do you write love in hieroglyphics? See the chart below! You'll also find the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics for honor, praise, wife and several other words.

Ancient Egypt vocabulary chart courtesy of Vincent Brown

Ancient Egyptian Papyrus For Projects!

Papyrus PlantI came across a fantastic looking package of traditionally made ancient Egyptian papyrus paper and had to share. The pages are great for doing arts & crafts and school projects.

How is ancient Egyptian papyrus made?First, the tall, fibrous stalks of the papyrus plant are harvested and sliced into thin strips. The strips are then soaked in water until softened. Once they're soft enough to work with, the papyrus strips are laid out to make up a giant square. A sec...

THE LETTER "S" in Hieroglyphics

Image: Hieroglyphic Alphabet Chart
Today's hieroglyphic 
is the letter "S" 


Kat says:  "The cloth is the symbol for the Letter SIt's pronounced "Sss"
REMEMBER KEY: Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter:

Cloth is soft and silky, both words that start with 'S'.

Just think of a "soft cloth" and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAME The cloth symbol can be used to write in names like:

Sarah, Susan, and Samantha
Scott, Stewart, and Stephe...

Brother & 5 Other Words In Hieroglyphics

Here's how to write brother, majesty, bull, upon, like, and several other words In ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Ancient Egypt vocabulary chart courtesy of Vincent Brown