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Hieroglyphs are writing systems that use iconic symbols to communicate messages. Multiple ancient cultures used hieroglyphs, but the most famous variety are Egyptian hieroglyphs. There have been numerous encounters with hieroglyphs throughout Lost. Damon Lindelof indicated in Access: Granted that the symbols are used because "there are many interpretations of hieroglyphics [sic], that's what we were going for." Some of the hieroglyphs, like those on the countdown timer in the Swan station, were created by the DHARMA Initiative. ("[[|]]") Others, like those on The Temple, appear to be much older. Dr. Daniel Jackson corrected the previous translation of hieroglyphs regarding the Stargate coverstone. (Stargate) He also spent some time on the planet Abydos translating a Cartouche containing hieroglyphs. (SG1: "Children of the Gods") The Goa'uld often used hieroglyphs on board their vessels to adorn the walls, some of which serve a function (e.g. door control).(SG1: "Within the Serpent's Grasp") A hieroglyph can refer to almost all pictorial writing systems, such as those of ancient Sumer/Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, the Indus Valley and other eastern Mediterranean areas. However, it most commonly refers to the Egyptian writing system. The term "hieroglyph" is derived from the Classical Greek words for "sacred writing", used to describe the Egyptian hieroglyphs that were commonly used in temples and known only to the scribes.

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Giant statue holding ankhs. Hidden hieroglyphs during the failure sequence 3 n5: Daniel Faraday's map to the Tempest. Hieroglyphs can be seen above The Temple pool. n7: The Temple wall's hieroglyphs' codes. Hidden hieroglyphs during the failure sequence 2 2 Hidden hieroglyphs during the failure sequence 1 Hieroglyphs in a Mysteries of the Universe advertisement. The season 6 promotional poster containing hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs are visible on the column to the right. Professor Erik Wells' image, with hieroglyphs in the background. Hieroglyphs on U.S release of Season 5 Blu-ray set. The Lighthouse hieroglyphs. Poster containing the countdown timer hieroglyphs. Paul's ankh necklace, held by Horace. From Rachel Blake's Blog. Image from Season 4 DVD. Another view of the column. Close up view of the Timer hieroglyphs, as seen by Desmond. Hieroglyphs on a pillar in The Tunnels. The mural from the Cerberus chamber http://skulboy6.blogspot.com/2009/04/temple-of-smoke-monster.html Ajira Airways Boarding Pass. Hieroglyphs near the frozen wheel. The hieroglyphs from the Lost University website. The Temple wall's hieroglyphs.

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A hieroglyph can refer to almost all pictorial writing systems, such as those of ancient Sumer/Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, the Indus Valley and other eastern Mediterranean areas. However, it most commonly refers to the Egyptian writing system. The term "hieroglyph" is derived from the Classical Greek words for "sacred writing", used to describe the Egyptian hieroglyphs that were commonly used in temples and known only to the scribes. Hieroglyphs are writing systems that use iconic symbols to communicate messages. Multiple ancient cultures used hieroglyphs, but the most famous variety are Egyptian hieroglyphs. There have been numerous encounters with hieroglyphs throughout Lost. Damon Lindelof indicated in Access: Granted that the symbols are used because "there are many interpretations of hieroglyphics [sic], that's what we were going for." Some of the hieroglyphs, like those on the countdown timer in the Swan station, were created by the DHARMA Initiative. ("[[|]]") Others, like those on The Temple, appear to be much older. Each hieroglyph is given an alphanumeric code so it can be written using the letters and numbers of western society. Each code is referred to as the symbol's Gardiner Code. For example, the first symbol in the countdown timer, folded cloth, has the code "S29". Dr. Daniel Jackson corrected the previous translation of hieroglyphs regarding the Stargate coverstone. (Stargate) He also spent some time on the planet Abydos translating a Cartouche containing hieroglyphs. (SG1: "Children of the Gods") The Goa'uld often used hieroglyphs on board their vessels to adorn the walls, some of which serve a function (e.g. door control).(SG1: "Within the Serpent's Grasp")