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PUBLISHEDJune 8, 2023

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What Ancient Egyptian Sounded Like – And How We Know

Ever wondered how to say the words behind the hieroglyphs? You're in luck.

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Great Hypostyle Hall and clouds at the Temples of Karnak (ancient Thebes) — We know what Ancient Egyptian writing looked like, but how did their spoken language sound?
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The Ancient Egyptians are famed for their intricate hieroglyphic writing system, with many stunning (and disturbing) examples surviving to this day. But have you ever wondered how their spoken language would have sounded, and – more importantly – how we know? Take a trip back into the past to find out more.

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDJune 8, 2023

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