This is a collection of various Egyptian primary source texts that show the original hieroglyphs with English translations. This website provides a plethora of ancient texts, many in the original languages, along with English Translations. ... The Vatican's collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts.

What type of source is hieroglyphics?

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.

What is a primary source from Mesopotamia?

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Archaeological reports may be primary sources and may lead you to more. Check the bibliographies of books and articles you read: see what primary sources the authors used. Art images are primary sources: paintings, pottery, coins, statues and so on can provide important evidence.