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The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom, the latest known inscription in Egyptian hieroglyphs, is written.
The last known Egyptian hieroglyphic inscription, the Graffito of Esmet-Akhom, is etched, marking the end of ancient script usage.
The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom is inscribed on a wall at the Temple of Philae in Upper Egypt.
Dated to this day, it is recognized as the last known example of Egyptian hieroglyphic writing.
The graffito records the name and title of a local priest during the waning era of pharaonic culture.
Its creation marks the end of millennia of hieroglyphic tradition before the script fell into disuse.
Rediscovery centuries later provided crucial clues for modern decipherment efforts.
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Graffito of Esmet-Akhom
Egyptian hieroglyphs