👉 The term "ziphiyan" is a term used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics (cuneiform writing) to denote a type of animal. Specifically, it refers to a type of animal that was present in Egypt during the Old Kingdom period between 1560 BC and 1320 BC. The exact meaning of this term varies depending on the context in which it is used. In some cases, "ziphiyan" may be associated with a specific breed of