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Fascinating hieroglyphics : discovering, decoding and understanding the ancient art

by Christian Jacq

This guide to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is organised into thirty-five chapters designed for young enthusiasts. It provides structured lessons to help children understand and master the language and script.

Accession 488 ISBN 0806986999 Publisher Sterling
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