The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom

The Egyptian hieroglyphic inscription known as "The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom" (or Philae 436) is the latest known inscription written in hieroglyphs. It is inscribed in the temple of Philae in southern Egypt, and was written in 396 AD. [ [http://academic.memphis.edu/egypt//l0039.gif] The latest presently known hieroglyphic inscription date: Birthday of Osiris, year 110 [of Diocletian] , dated to August 24, 396 AD] It is dated to the "Birthday of Osiris, year 110 (of Diocletian)", which has been dated to August 24, 396 AD.

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