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The Meroitic language, which was spoken in the Kingdom of Kush, is still not fully understood. The script used, Meroitic, is an alphabet derived from Egyptian hieroglyphs. The language itself is thought to be related to the Nubian languages. The inscriptions are found on monuments, tombs, and stelae. The decipherment of Meroitic has been a long and challenging process. Scholars have made progress in understanding the grammar and vocabulary of the language. However, many texts remain untranslated or only partially understood. The study of Meroitic provides valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Sudan.

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