Issues
Issue No. 19 February 2025
The 19th issue of Abgadiyat brought together a collection of articles from leading experts in history of Egyptology and the historical background of hieroglyphic decipherment, and philology, and they explored the profound impact of hieroglyphic decipherment on our knowledge of ancient Egypt.
The issue begins with an examination of the historical context that led to the decipherment, followed by an analysis of the race for decipherment between the Frenchman Jean-François Champollion and the Englishman, Thomas Young. Subsequent articles delve into the linguistic and symbolic intricacies of hieroglyphs, offering insights into the language’s layers and its use in various aspects of ancient and modern Egyptian society.
Furthermore, this issue focuses on archives and their role in deciphering hieroglyphs.