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Dr Sian Thomas
Feb 55 min read
What is 'Transliteration' and Why is it an Essential Step in Translating Hieroglyphs?
Transliteration is key to translating ancient Egyptian. This post explains its advantages and how it works, and answers common questions.
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Dr Sian Thomas
Dec 6, 20243 min read
The Journey from Hieroglyphs to Coptic
Trace the evolution of Egyptian from hieroglyphs to Coptic. Learning Coptic is a journey into history, linguistics and faith.
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Dr Sian Thomas
Sep 10, 20244 min read
Top Tips for Learning Egyptian Hieroglyphs
I've been teaching Egyptian hieroglyphs for 20 years. Here are my top tips for students in the early stages of their learning journey.
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Dr Sian Thomas
Jul 24, 20244 min read
What to Read Next in Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Papyrus Westcar (AKA 'Tales of Wonder' or 'King Cheops and the Magicians')
Extend your understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs with the intriguing Papyrus Westcar. Uncover tales of magic from the court of King Khufu.
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Dr Sian Thomas
Jun 12, 20243 min read
How Hard is it to Learn Egyptian Hieroglyphs?
What's it like to learn Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs? What are the challenges and how can you overcome them?
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Dr Sian Thomas
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Welcome to Learning Ancient Languages
Welcome to Learning Ancient Languages, a blog for learners of Latin, Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Coptic and other dead languages.
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