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Cartouche

usgb/kɑːrˈtuːʃ/Volume
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Ancient EgyptPlay
Used in relation to ancient Egyptian culture, often connected with pharaohs and deities. SlideStudents wrote their names in hieroglyphs inside a drawn cartouche.
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Archeological ContextPlay
Common in descriptions of Egyptian artifacts and adds historical authenticity. SlideThe cartouche on the artifact indicated it belonged to a lesser-known queen.
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Hieroglyphic ScriptsPlay
Cartouche is especially relevant when discussing the writing system of ancient Egypt. SlideThe hieroglyphic cartouche is a key to unlocking ancient Egyptian language.
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