Embark on a fascinating journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt in the exciting new exhibition Making Egypt at the Young V&A.

Click here to find out out more.

The prize

Six lucky winners will get an Exhibition Pass, giving them unlimited visits to Making Egypt!

They’ll also bag a Making Egypt Prize Pack containing:

– A4 sketchbook
– Hippo plushie
– Senet board game
– Ra enamel pin
– Ra keyring
– Ra sticker
– Pyramid with temple paper model

How to enter

Did you know that the Ancient Egyptians had their own special writing system that used pictures? Known as hieroglyphics, these could be anything from simple symbols to living creatures and objects used in daily life.

The Hieroglyphic Hunt

Hidden around our website are a series of hieroglyphics from the ancient Egyptian alphabet. Use the clues provided to explore different pages and uncover each secret symbol. When you find a hieroglyph, make a note of the letter it represents, using this image to help you…

Can you collect all the hieroglyphics and crack the ancient code?

When you’re done, come back to this page and enter your answer below.

Good luck!

Click here to discover our fascinating facts about hieroglyphics AND find your first clues.

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