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Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC. Ordinals are listed at left, with fractions at bottom left. The first ten numbers and examples below 100 are at centre, with multiple of hundreds and thousands at right. The hieroglyphic script was designed to be carved into stone, with hieratic and demotic scripts used in papyri and manuscripts. Published in the six-volume Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians (1837-41) by British egyptologist John Gardner Wilkinson (1797-1875)
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This print showcases a 19th-century table displaying the ancient Egyptian numerals used during the third and second millennia BC. The image features hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial), and hieratic numbers, which were utilized by the Ancient Egyptians for various purposes. At the left side of the table, ordinals are listed alongside fractions at the bottom left. In the center, we find examples of the first ten numbers and figures below 100. On the right side, multiples of hundreds and thousands are depicted. The hieroglyphic script seen in this print was specifically designed to be carved into stone, while hieratic and demotic scripts were commonly used in papyri and manuscripts. Published in John Gardner Wilkinson's six-volume work titled "Manners and Customs of Ancient Egyptians" between 1837-1841, this image offers a glimpse into classical history through its exploration of mathematics within ancient civilizations. With its intricate details meticulously preserved over time, this monochrome photograph provides an invaluable resource for scholars studying Egyptology or anyone interested in linguistics or ancient cultures. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity throughout antiquity while highlighting how written communication has evolved over centuries. This remarkable piece from ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN COLLECTIONS/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY is not only visually stunning but also holds immense historical significance as it sheds light on one of humanity's earliest numerical systems.
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