Writing system that uses symbols or pictures to denote objects, concepts, or sounds originally and especially in the writing system of ancient egypt

The Egyptians used Hieroglyphic characters for their countries system in ancient Egypt. It was used in everything from their trade records to the education, from everyday writing/scribes to keeping track of history. The way the characters were unique in the sense that it was the universal countries writing which allowed them to communicate in writing the way we do today.