1. Hieroglyphics: The most well-known form of Egyptian writing, hieroglyphics are a system of pictorial symbols used in ancient Egypt.
2. Hieratic script: A simplified, cursive form of hieroglyphics used for everyday writing and administrative purposes.
3. Demotic script: A more simplified and linear form of hieroglyphics used for everyday writing in ancient Egypt.
4. Coptic script: A modified form of the Greek alphabet used to write the Coptic language, which was spoken in Egypt during the early Christian period.
5. Linear script: A script used in ancient Egypt for writing on pottery and other objects, consisting of straight lines and geometric shapes.
6. Arabic script: After the Arab conquest of Egypt in the 7th century, the Arabic script became the dominant form of writing in Egypt, replacing earlier scripts.
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- Hieroglyphics: A system of writing using pictures that represent words or sounds. Hieroglyphs were used for religious and ceremonial purposes, and were carved into stone or wood. - Hieratic: A simplified form of hieroglyphics that was used for everyday writing. Hieratic was written on papyrus or leather, and was used for administrative and literary purposes. - Demotic: A further simplified form of hieratic that was used for everyday writing. Demotic was written on papyrus or ostraca (pieces of broken pottery), and was used for a variety of purposes, including legal documents, letters, and literary works. - Coptic: A late form of Egyptian writing that was developed after the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great. Coptic uses the Greek alphabet with the addition of some additional letters to represent Egyptian sounds.