Ancient Egyptian Hieratic Script, c10th century BC. Artist: Unknown.

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Ancient Egyptian Hieratic Script, c10th century BC. The Hieratic script was invented and developed more or less at the same time as the hieroglyphic script and was used in parallel with it for everyday purposes such as keeping records and accounts and writing letters. Held at British Museum. BM

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Size: 3192px × 2152px
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