Schrift im Antiken Afrika: Multiliteralismus und Schriftadaption in den antiken Kulturen Numidiens, Ägyptens, Nubiens und Abessiniens (German Edition)

Discover the fascinating world of ancient African cultures with our latest book, "Schrift im Antiken Afrika: Multiliteralismus und Schriftadaption in den antiken Kulturen Numidiens, Ägyptens, Nubiens und Abessiniens". Contrary to popular belief, Africa was not a continent without writing systems in ancient times. This engaging book delves into the lesser-known scripts and their development in ancient North(east) Africa. From the numidian script still used by the Berber people to the transition from ancient Egyptian scripts to the Coptic script in Christian Egypt, this book explores the evolution and mutual influences of these writing systems. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the rich history of African scripts.

What were the ancient African civilizations influenced by? How did the ancient scripts adapt and evolve over time? If you've ever wondered about these questions, this book has all the answers. Dive deep into the connection between napatan and meroitic hieroglyphs and their ancient Egyptian prototypes. Explore the transformation of the Coptic script into the ancient Nubian script. Witness the emergence of the modern Ethiopian syllabic script from the ancient South Arabian consonantal script. Discover the possible influences from India and Meroë on the development of these scripts. These are just a few of the intriguing topics covered in this comprehensive book.

Ancient scripts are not the only focus of "Schrift im Antiken Afrika". Special aspects such as a writing system used between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, attempts to represent the language of the Beja nomads in writing, and the convergence of scripts, like the Pseudo-Sabaean in the Aksumite Empire, are also explored. Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of script adoption and adaptation and gain a deeper understanding of when and how these changes occurred.

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