It is important to note that while Ma’at supplied the philosophical and moral guidelines for excellent human speech, the method, the techniques for achieving this excellence were the providence of Medu Nefer.
The Remetch (as the ancient Egyptians called themselves) developed ethico/spiritual principles such as Ma’at that guided communication, and a distinctive rhetorical style they called Medu Nefer (beautiful speech). It may even surprise the reader to know the Medu Netcher language survives today in parts of the Coptic language.
It is believed Sesh Medu Netcher remained in use until 100 BC and underwent many modifications along the way.
Ancient Egyptians developed the Sesh Medu Netcher (hieroglyphs) system of written language over seven thousand years ago.