Deciphering Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Dynasty

A sequence of rulers from the same family or group.

Pharaoh

A ruler in ancient Egypt.

Hieroglyphics

A system of writing using pictures and symbols.

Papyrus

A material similar to paper used for writing in ancient Egypt.

Decipher

To convert a code or language into ordinary language.

Cataract

A large waterfall.

Delta

A triangular area of marshland formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of some rivers.

Rosetta Stone

A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian that helped scholars understand ancient Egyptian writing.

Depict

To show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

Exotic

Foreign, striking, or unusual in appearance or character.