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Hieroglyphics are a system of writing that uses symbols or pictures to represent words or sounds. These symbols were used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mayans to communicate and record information. Each symbol in hieroglyphics has a specific meaning, and the writing system can be read from left to right, right to left, or top to bottom depending on the direction of the symbols. Hieroglyphics were often inscribed on stone monuments or written on papyrus scrolls.