10 Fantastic Free Resources for Learning Egyptian Hieroglyphs

[Ichingcarpenter]

Have you ever had the urge to follow in Lara’s footsteps and learn to read Egyptian hieroglyphs? If so, you may be interested to know that there are a number of useful, free online resources at your disposal. These, if used in combination with a good textbook such as James P. Allen’s Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs or Mark Collier and Bill Manley’s How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs, will help you get to grips with this complex but fascinating ancient language and deepen your knowledge of Egyptian history and art.

Here are ten fantastic free online resources for learning the Egyptian hieroglyphic script:

1) Rutgers University: Middle Egyptian Grammar – This is a comprehensive course on Middle Egyptian grammar that comes courtesy of Dr. Gabor Toth of Rutgers University. It includes an overview of the hieroglyphic script and basic grammar points as well as a dictionary and some exercises designed to test your knowledge of Middle Egyptian. What sets it apart from similar online courses is the fact that many of the grammar points are taught through the use of literature and sample texts taken from stelae and other ancient artefacts. What better way to master Middle Egyptian grammar than see it being used in context?

2) Ancient Egyptian Language Discussion List – The AEL Discussion List has been around since 1997 and is considered an invaluable resource by amateur and professional Egyptologists alike. The primary scope of the list is the discussion of ancient Egyptian texts and languages and it boasts a membership of over 900 scholars and enthusiasts. Older discussions can be found in the AEL Archives and links to resources for learning Middle Egyptian, hieratic and Coptic can be found on their Learning page.

3) GlyphStudy – GlyphStudy is an online study group which makes use of the two course textbooks mentioned above (Allen and Collier/Manley). Students who are serious about learning Middle Egyptian are encouraged to join one of the two study sections and submit homework according to the study schedule. Once you’ve been granted access to the site, you will be able to take part in discussions and make use of the resources that are available in the Links section. These include flashcards, online grammar lessons, supplementary reading, and links to members’ Egyptology sites. This study group is ideal for anyone who wishes to follow a more rigid study schedule, meet fellow learners and get feedback on their progress. Membership is free and the only requirements for following either of the two study sections is a copy of one of the aforementioned books and a passion for ancient Egypt.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Great resource. So happy to save this link for future use. Thank you. n/t