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There are many answers to this questions, but one of the most important uses of hieroglyphic writing in ancient Egypt was records. Priests and other officials documented many things, such as taxes, note-worthy events, and different chants as references.
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What were two early forms of writing and where did they develop?
The cuneiform - Sumer. The hieroglyphic writing - Ancient Egypt.
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the chemical they use in ancient Egypt was, Notron.
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They were invented in Ancient Egypt.
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you can hear slaves or the wind.
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The country of Egypt has not died and is still in existence today. Ancient Egypt fell do to the effects of stronger empires taking hold of territories.
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