Egyptian Hieroglyphics: Cartouche
A cartouche is a name plate that Ancient Egyptians used for kings and queens.
The outer part of a cartouche is an oval that circles the name and symbolizes
continuity.
Hieroglyphic symbols can stand for a whole word, or for an individual letter.
Place letters of your first name into the form below to create your own Egyptian
cartouche.
(You do not have to use all the spaces)
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