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The Prisse Papyrus The Prisse Papyrus
Illustration showing the first line of hieratic transcribed in hieroglyphics characters.
The Moabite Stone The Moabite Stone
The Moabite Stone bearing the inscription of Mesha king of Moab, who reigned the beginning of the ninth century B.C. It shows the records of his wars with Israel and other deeds.
The Siloam Inscription The Siloam Inscription
An inscription of six lines cut in Phoenician characters on the rock wall of the underground conduit which fed the Pool of Siloam.
Rameses Slaughtering the Revolted Nation Rameses Slaughtering the Revolted Nation
From the scene of Rameses slaughtering the revolted nation that are often repeated in the walls of temples and other buildings of Rameses. The banner of his titles: "Bull Mighty Beloved the Goddess of Right and Truth".
Cuneiform Text of the Submission of Jehu Cuneiform Text of the Submission of Jehu
The cuneiform text which describes the submission of Jehu.
Brick of Shalmaneser II Brick of Shalmaneser II
The brick of Shalmaneser II the King of Assyria who reigned from 860 B.C to 825 B.C.
Brick of Shalmaneser II Brick of Shalmaneser II
The brick of Shalmaneser II the King of Assyria who reigned from 860 B.C to 825 B.C.
Brick of Nebuchadnezzar II Brick of Nebuchadnezzar II
The brick of Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon about B.C. 604 to 562.
Seal Incribed with the Name of Darius Seal Incribed with the Name of Darius
The seal contains three lines of cuneiform characters are in Persian, Median and Babylonian.
Doorway of a Tomb at Gizeh Doorway of a Tomb at Gizeh
An image of a doorway showing the inscription cut in the earliest style of hieroglyphic characters.
Prisse Papyrus Prisse Papyrus
A Prisse papyrus about 2500 B.C. It is the earliest form of Egyptian hieratic writing.
Mesha Stele Mesha Stele
This monument is dedicated to the god of Kemoshi by Mesha, king of Moab, to record his victory over the Israelites in the days of Ahab.
Siloam Pool Inscription Siloam Pool Inscription
This inscription, in the Phoenician character, was cut on the wall of the conduit of the Pool of Siloam.
Syriac Book of Genesis Syriac Book of Genesis
Syriac book of Genesis, seventh century. A version from the Septuagint by Paul, Bishop of Tella early in the seventh century.
Syriac Book of Isaiah Syriac Book of Isaiah
Syriac book of Isaiah, seventh century. A version identified with that of Philoxenus, Bishop of Mabbogh, A.D. 485-519.
Arabic Book of Job Arabic Book of Job
The Arabic book of Job, Ninth century at the British Museum.
Judgement Scene from the Papyrus of ANI Judgement Scene from the Papyrus of ANI
The weighing of the heart in the Hall of Double Truth in the presence of Osiris the judge of the dead.
Judgement Scene from the Papyrus of ANI about BC 1400 Judgement Scene from the Papyrus of ANI about BC 1400
Ani led in the presence of Osiris by Horus. British Museum papyrus no. 10,470.
The Fields of Peace of the Egyptian The Fields of Peace of the Egyptian
Vignette from the papyrus of Ani.-About B.C. 1400.
Names of Egyptian Kings Names of Egyptian Kings
The illustration shows the names of Egyptian kings mentioned in the Bible.
Document on Papyrus Document on Papyrus
Document on Papyrus from Egypt, in the form of a roll bound round with strips of papyrus and sealed with two clay seals; of the Graeco-Roman period.
Names of Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian Kings Names of Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian Kings
Illustration of the names revealing the names of the Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian kings mentioned in the Bible.
Inscription in Archaic Babylonian Characters Inscription in Archaic Babylonian Characters
An inscription in Archaic Babylonian characters. About B.C. 4000.
Cuneiform Inscription Cuneiform Inscription
A cuneiform inscription.
Hittite Inscription Hittite Inscription
A presentation of Hittite inscription.
Tablet of Sneferu at Wady Magharah Tablet of Sneferu at Wady Magharah
The tablet of Sneferu at Wady-Maghrah, the inscription mentions him as the great "Smiter of the Nations.
Cuneiform Characters Cuneiform Characters
The cuneiform characters.
An Egyptian Threshing song An Egyptian Threshing song
An Egyptian threshing song from a tomb of Eileithyias.
Hieratic Characters Hieratic Characters
A presentation of a hieratic characters.
System of Writing System of Writing
Illustration of the system of writing during the ancient time.
Specimens of Greek MSS Specimens of Greek MSS
Specimens of Greek MSS from the Ist to the VIth century.
Specimen of Greek MS Specimen of Greek MS
Specimen of the Greek MSS from the Xth to XIVth century.
Specimen of the Arrow Headed or Cuneiform Writing Specimen of the Arrow Headed or Cuneiform Writing
Specimen of the arrow headed or cuneiform.
Moabitess Moabitess
Moabites.
Moabite Moabite
The Moabite stone.
Moabite Alphabet Moabite Alphabet
Moabite alphabet.
Recipe to Keep Away Mice Recipe to Keep Away Mice
Recipe to Keep Away Mice.
Bird Seeking Bird Seeking
Bird seeking or picking-up something from the ground.
Name of Men-A Name of Men-A
Name of Men-a.
An Ancient Letter An Ancient Letter
A letter with a message perhaps when he was on a hunting expedition and sent back a letter to his family scratched on tree bark, or a piece of bone or ivory.
A Good Soul Goes to Heaven A Good Soul Goes to Heaven
An Egyptian wishing to write "A Good Soul Goes to Heaven".
Kheper Kheper
Kheper a little black beetle, meaning in Egyptian writing as "to become".
Goose Goose
Image of a goose meaning "sa" a goose or "sa" a "son".
Egyptian Writing Meaning to Rob Egyptian Writing Meaning to Rob
An arm, a coil of rope and a man which means "to rob" in Egyptian writing.
Beginning of an Alphabet Beginning of an Alphabet
Picture of a reed which grew in marshes by the Nile. It was called an "aak". To leave off the ak gave him an "a". It made three "a`s" as seen on the image.
Aphabet of the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet Aphabet of the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet
The ancient Egyptian alphabet.
Egyptian Power or Strength Egyptian Power or Strength
Egyptian writing of "power or strength".
Pyramid Egyptian Writing Pyramid Egyptian Writing
"Pyramid" written in Egyptian writing.
Egyptian Writing Denoting Something Powerful Egyptian Writing Denoting Something Powerful
Egyptian writing denoting something powerful.
Mulak Mulak
An Egyptian writing with a picture of an owl means "mulak" denoting the letter "m".
Later form of Mulak Later form of Mulak
Later form of Mulak that denotes "M" in Egyptian writing.
Hieratic Writing with Corresponding Hieroglyphics Hieratic Writing with Corresponding Hieroglyphics
Hieratic writing with corresponding hieroglyphics.
Beginning of the Chapter about Preparing Medicine Beginning of the Chapter about Preparing Medicine
From an ancient Egyptian papyrus, about 3500 years old.
Hieratic Writing Hieratic Writing
Hieratic writing about 4500 years old.
Demotic Writing Demotic Writing
Demoting writing.
Chaldean Writing Chaldean Writing
An ancient Chaldean writing meaning "to go". (written horizontally)
Name of Yu the Great Name of Yu the Great
Chinese writing of the name of Yu the Great.
One of the words from the Inscription of Yu the Great One of the words from the Inscription of Yu the Great
One of the words from the inscription of Yu the Great.
Son of Heaven Son of Heaven
Chinese writing of "Son of Heaven" - tien-tsze.
Three Mountain Peaks Chinese Three Mountain Peaks Chinese
Chinese writing meaning "three mountain peaks".
Three Mountain Peaks Three Mountain Peaks
Chinese writing meaning "three mountain peaks".
Chinese Sian Chinese Sian
Chinese "sian" means hermit.
The Old Chinese Picture of a Bird The Old Chinese Picture of a Bird
The old Chinese picture of a bird.
Old Chinese Picture of a Fish Old Chinese Picture of a Fish
The old Chinese picture of a fish.
The Name of Egypt in Hieroglyphics The Name of Egypt in Hieroglyphics
The name of Egypt in hieroglyphics.
Ptolemaios Ptolemaios
Cartouche - Ptolemaios.
Berenike Berenike
Cartouche - Berenike.
Kleopatra Kleopatra
Cartouche - Kleopatra.
Alexandros Alexandros
Cartouche - Alexandros.
First Line of Cylinder First Line of Cylinder
First line of cylinder preserved in the British Museum. Translation : I am Asshurbanipal, descendant of Asshur and Beltis.
Ancient Jewish Book Ancient Jewish Book
Ancient Jewish book.
Account of Assurnasirpal IIs War Campaigns Account of Assurnasirpal IIs War Campaigns
The account of Assurnasirpal IIs war campaigns discovered at Nimrud.
Cuneiform Script on the Kurkh Monolith Cuneiform Script on the Kurkh Monolith
Assyrian king Shalmaneser III on a cuneiform script on the Kurkh Monolith.
Gilgamesh Scene Illustrated in Cuneiform Script Gilgamesh Scene Illustrated in Cuneiform Script
Gilgamesh scene illustrated in cuneiform script about 2000 B.C.
Sinaitic Inscription Sinaitic Inscription
Illustration of sinaitic inscription is Wady Mokkateb.
Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II
Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II, 604-562 BC. Found near the vicinity of Ishtar gate.
Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II
Building Inscription of King Nebukadnezar II, 604-562 BC. Found near the vicinity of Ishtar gate.
Lamashtu Name Lamashtu Name
Lamashtu name written in Babylonian cuneiform.
Cuneiform Tablet with the Atra-Hasis Epic Cuneiform Tablet with the Atra-Hasis Epic
Cuneiform tablet showing the epic of Atra-Hasis, British Museum.
Iconographic use of the Canal hieroglyph Iconographic use of the Canal hieroglyph
Iconographic use of the Canal hieroglyph depicting a divine cow reclining.
Papyrus Contract Papyrus Contract
Papyrus contract of métayage written in demotic script in the 35th year of Amasis II.
Funerary Papyrus Funerary Papyrus
A funerary papyrus showing scenes from Chapter 150 of the Book of the Dead, gods at the Judgment Hall of Osiris, and the deceased making offerings to the gods. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, California.
Darius Trilingual Inscription Darius Trilingual Inscription
Darius trilingual inscription old Persian, elamite and babylonian, at Ganj Nameh, near Hamadan, Iran.
Papyrus Deed Papyrus Deed
Papyrus deed concerning a loan of grain.
Man and his Occupations Hieroglyphs Man and his Occupations Hieroglyphs
Man and his occupations hieroglyphs.
Woman and Her Occupations in Hieroglyphics Woman and Her Occupations in Hieroglyphics
Woman and her occupations in hieroglyphics.
Hieroglyphs of Egypt: Anthropomorphic deities Hieroglyphs of Egypt: Anthropomorphic deities
Hieroglyphs of anthropomorphic deities.
Parts of the Human Body Hieroglyphs Parts of the Human Body Hieroglyphs
Parts of the human body hieroglyphs.
Parts of Mammals Hieroglyphs. Parts of Mammals Hieroglyphs.
Parts of Mammals hieroglyphs.
Bird Hieroglyphs Bird Hieroglyphs
Bird Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Hieroglyphic Form of Zaphnath Paaneah Hieroglyphic Form of Zaphnath Paaneah
Illustration of the hieroglyphic form of Zaphnath Paaneah, the name given by the Pharaoh to Joseph.
Septuagint Form of Zaphnath Paaneah Septuagint Form of Zaphnath Paaneah
Illustration of the septuagint form of Zaphnath Paaneah, the name given by the pharaoh to Joseph.
Cuneiform Letter to Amenhotep III Cuneiform Letter to Amenhotep III
Cuneiform letter to Amenhotep III from Tushratta of Mitanni.
Papyrus of the Book of the Dead Papyrus of the Book of the Dead
Papyrus of the book of the dead.
Base of a Cone Base of a Cone
Two vertical columns of hieroglyphs in the two registers on a base cone.
Name and Title of Imhotep Name and Title of Imhotep
Illustration on a statue base showing the name and title of Imhotep.
Inscription from the Mastaba of Khufukhaf Inscription from the Mastaba of Khufukhaf
Inscription from the mastaba of Khufukhaf.
Great Hymn to Aten Great Hymn to Aten
Drawing of the inscription of the Great Hymn to Aten.
Letter to the King of Egypt Letter to the King of Egypt
Letter to the king of Egypt from Biridiya, prince of Megiddo with a subject on harvesting by corvee workers in the city of Nuribta.
Armana Tablet Armana Tablet
Letter the mentioning the king of Alashia.
Decree from Stasicypros Decree from Stasicypros
Bronze plaque engraved on both faces with a Cyprian inscription of a decree stating that the king and the city will pay medical fees to Onesilos, and his brothers.
Memorial for the Dead Memorial for the Dead
Memorial for the dead Erechteid Tribe, 460-459 BC.
Relief with Inscription Stele Relief with Inscription Stele
Stele with inscription of the Samain honorary decree.
Cuneiform Inscription Cuneiform Inscription
Cuneiform inscription at the gate of all nations Achamenid.
Dynastic List of the Kings of Awan Dynastic List of the Kings of Awan
Dynastic list of the kings of Awan and Simashki Sukkalmah dynasty from Susa.
Funerary Papyrus Funerary Papyrus
Funerary papyrus from chapter 150 of the Book of the Dead. On display at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum San Jose California.
Inscription of Replacement for King Xerxes I Inscription of Replacement for King Xerxes I
Tablet showing the inscription of replacement of King Xerxes I in Persepolis.
Letters in Greek Letters in Greek
Letters in Greek from King Artaban III to the .
Persian Writing Persian Writing
An old Persian writing copied from Behistun inscription.
Trilingual Inscription Trilingual Inscription
Trilingual inscription Xerxes I.
Considered to be the First Miniature Book Considered to be the First Miniature Book
Clay tablets from Babylon considered to be the first miniature book.
Account of Assurnasirpal Account of Assurnasirpal
Account of Assurnasirpal war campaigns, made of albaster.
Inscribed Slab Inscribed Slab
Slab with inscription found at the Palace of Sargon II, Hermitage Museum, Russia.
Tablet of the Deluge Tablet of the Deluge
Gilgamesh tablet of the deluge.
Annals of Tukulti Annals of Tukulti
Annals of Tukulti Ninurta II describing the campaign against Urartu.
Reconstruction of Ashur Temple Reconstruction of Ashur Temple
Tablet commemorating the reconstruction of Ashur temple.