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Basswood Hieroglyphic Block Set  

Price $35.00
List Price $64.95
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Egyptian Hieroglyphic Blocks
The earliest known examples of writing in Egypt have been dated to 3,400 BC. The latest inscriptions are being made on blocks today. Our 28 block hieroglyphic set embodies all that is Egyptian with an emphasis on education of culture and language. The set contains the Egyptian alphabet (single-consonant "phonograms" multi-consonant phonograms, determinants and numbers.

A guide booklet is included as an introduction to some basic concepts about reading hieroglyphs and we've even included an embossed hieroglyphic puzzle.

The hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt are surely one of the most beautiful and alluring scripts created, and they continue to inspire awe.  Hieroglyphs is actually a Greek word meaning sacred carvings.  The Egyptian hierglyphs remained a mystery until 1822 when Jean-Francios Champollion finally deciphered the writing with the aid of the Rosetta Stone. 

Our Egyptian hieroglyphic block set provides a inttroduction to the subject.  Made in Michigan out of Michigan basswood,  the set consonant phonograms, or alphabet, plus multi-consonanat phonograms, ideograms, determinants and numbers.  Don't be intimidated by this terms, the included guide booklet demystifies the subject by giving you an easy to understand overview of how to read basic hieroglyphs, and included is an embossed hieroglyph puzzle.

Packaged in a corregated pyramid box, this set contains 28 - 44mm Hieroglyphic block cubes (1.75") Great for ages 8 and up.
Only one set left.

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