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Detailed explanation-1: -The ancient Egyptians used the distinctive script known today as hieroglyphs (Greek for “sacred words") for almost 4, 000 years. Hieroglyphs were written on papyrus, carved in stone on tomb and temple walls, and used to decorate many objects of cultic and daily life use.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name hieroglyphic (from the Greek word for “sacred carving”) is first encountered in the writings of Diodorus Siculus (1st century bce). Earlier, other Greeks had spoken of sacred signs when referring to Egyptian writing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hieroglyphics is a writing system invented in Egypt around 5000 years ago. It is the second oldest form of writing, originating a few hundred years after … cuneiform, which uses wedge-shaped characters and was devised by the Sumarians of Mesopotamia.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is believed that the ancient Egyptians first began developing the hieroglyphic system of writing about 3000 BC.