What type of writing did the Egyptians develop based on pictures at first?

The Egyptians developed hieroglyphics, a writing system that used pictorial symbols to represent sounds, concepts, and objects. Initially, these symbols were used for religious texts and monumental inscriptions, allowing for the recording of history and governance. Over time, hieroglyphics evolved to include a more complex system that combined logographic and alphabetic elements, facilitating a broader range of written communication.