Here first attested signs of writing in the history of humanity, Ancient Egypt, -3400, Hieroglyphics were created to make the Universe and nature spea. The Universe is seen by Africans as the word of God. This is why the real name of the hieroglyphs is Medu Ntjer, that is to say The Word (Medu) of God / Lord (Ntjer). Thus its signs are elements of nature and the cosmos.