Egyptian hieroglyphs: Your message
History Resource Description
The task at hand is an imaginative and creative exercise, inviting participants to delve into the ancient world of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Individuals are encouraged to conceive a message that they would like to be discovered in a millennium, using the hieroglyphic symbols provided. This activity is designed to be collaborative, with the suggestion to partner up and brainstorm the message together. The message can be as ornate as desired, embracing the artistic flair that characterised the inscriptions of ancient Egypt.
Participants are prompted to draw inspiration from the historical methods of the Egyptians, who famously chiselled their writings into stone. A practical approach to this could involve sculpting the message onto a rectangular slab of clay, emulating the time-honoured stone tablets. However, creativity is not bounded by tradition, and participants are free to explore alternative mediums and techniques to express their message. The activity not only taps into artistic skills but also encourages reflection on the advanced nature of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation and the profound impact their deities had on their culture and daily life.