What was the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictorial symbols carved on temple walls and tombs?

• A Cuneiform
• B Sanskrit
• C Hieroglyphs ✓
• D Runes

Hieroglyphs, the formal writing system of ancient Egypt combining logographic and alphabetic elements, were used for over 3,500 years on monuments and sacred texts until they fell out of use in the 4th century CE.