Here's why:
* Hieroglyphics are a specific type of writing system characterized by using pictographic and ideographic symbols. While other ancient civilizations used similar types of writing, they were not the same as Egyptian hieroglyphs.
* Hieroglyphics are directly linked to Ancient Egyptian culture and language. The symbols, their meanings, and the system of writing were developed specifically for the Egyptian language.
Other ancient writing systems that are sometimes mistaken for hieroglyphics include:
* Cuneiform: Used in ancient Mesopotamia by the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and others. It used wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
* Linear B: A writing system used by the Mycenaean Greeks in the Late Bronze Age. It was a syllabic script, meaning each symbol represented a syllable.
* Mayan Hieroglyphics: Used by the Maya civilization in Mesoamerica. While they used some pictographic elements, their writing system was more complex and included syllabic and logographic elements.
While these systems share some similarities with hieroglyphics in their visual representation, they are distinct writing systems with their own unique features and historical contexts.