SYMBOLS & HIEROGLYPHS
How did ancient indigenous peoples permanently record their thoughts, ideas, and history? Take a look at numerous civilizations and their early forms of communication and written language -- from Mesopotamia to Egypt, China, and beyond.
This workshop pulls from many of Peopleologie's workshops where symbols feature prominently to tell stories, literally, figuratively, and cross-culturally. Choose a culture or cultures and hands-on activity from one of the following:
Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The Inca
Olmec, Maya, & Aztec
Southern China
Southwest Native America
West Africa
Best for ages 6 years +
60-90 minutes