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The system of writing used by the egyptian
was called Hieroglyphic. This form of writing
uses pictures to represent words, although
the Egyptions used alphabet characters
aswell. The earliest inscription presently
known is on the momument of Shera which dates
from the 2nd Dynasty.
Heiroglyphics were use for religious purposes
upon till 300years A.D.
See also: HIERATIC
DEMOTIC