How hieroglyphics helped reconstruction of history?
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Hieroglyphs and their importance
Posted on September 20, 2012 by ryderori
The ancient Egyptian writing system has been considered to be one of the earliest writing systems throughout the history of written language. In class this week we have been discussing the excavations of tombs and artifacts being discovered in Egypt. The material being left behind by the ancient Egyptians is of great importance to their culture. However, I feel the hieroglyphs are of great importance as well because this written language provides anthropologists with an understanding of the ancient Egyptian culture. It helps us to fill in the gaps by providing answers to questions like whose tomb it belonged too, the status of the individual found, and what life was like many years ago.
I was particularly interested in how the symbols were carved into the walls. Just by viewing some of the hieroglyphs in pictures you can tell how difficult the process must have been. Entire walls from left to right and top to bottom were covered with hieroglyphs. The amount of symbols being carved into the walls, are just mind blowing for me. The accuracy of the carvings and the time it must have taken to complete portray how important it was to these individuals to preserve the information and knowledge. These writers were definitely masters of their craft. Without these writing systems much of the history and culture of the ancient Egyptians would have been lost.
Egypt today does have good reasons for wanting to keep its material history in its own country but it should be shared with the whole world so that others can appreciate the culture and accomplishments of the Egyptians. This writing system laid the foundation for many other cultures in regards to preserving its history and teaching others about what their culture was like in these ancient times. Without these writings their ancient culture may have been lost.