Hieroglyphic writing is an ancient system of writing used by the Egyptians. It consists of symbols and pictures that represent sounds, words, or ideas. This form of writing was primarily used for religious texts, monumental inscriptions, and official documents. The symbols in hieroglyphics can be categorized into three types: logograms, which represent words; phonograms, which represent sounds; and determinatives, which provide context. Hieroglyphics were often carved into stone or painted on papyrus, and they played a crucial role in preserving Egyptian culture and history.