Were Traditional Kikuyu Symbols similar to Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs?
Ancient Kikuyu Symbols: Tracing Potential Roots to Egyptian Hieroglyphs Long before the adoption of the Latin alphabet, the Kikuyu people of Central Kenya employed ingenious methods for preserving knowledge and conveying meaning through memory aids and symbolic representations. This article delves into these intriguing early forms of communication, by examining notched sticks, knotted cords, and inscribed symbols. It also explores the potential connections to ancient scripts, including the iconic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Writing falls into two major categories: mnemonic writing (memory aids without drawn designs) and symbolic representation (painted and drawn designs). 1. Mnemonic Writing: Memory Aids Without Drawn Designs This first method relies on memory aids to communicate with oneself or others. · Notched Sticks: This Method Records Debts and Livestock History . Michael Waweru (mutigairi – meaning the late) informed me that t...