THE GEOMETRIC GRIDS OF THE HIERATIC NUMERAL SIGNS

Authors

  • Hossam M. K. Aboulfotouh Faculty of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, KSA Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Egypt

Keywords:

Egyptian Mathematics, Rhind Papyrus, Moscow Papyrus, Hieratic Notation, Numbers, Modular Notation

Abstract

The paper discusses the geometrical designs of the hieratic numeral signs. It shows the regular-grid-patterns of squares upon which, the shapes of the already decoded hieratic numeral-signs, have been designed. Also, it shows the design of some hieratic numeral signs, based on subdividing the circle; and the hieratic signs of modular notation. It might reveal the basic geometrical level of understanding of anonymous ancient Egyptians who designed them some four thousand years ago.

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Published

2023-07-27

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Articles