Why choose Ancient Translations?
How does it work?
How do I submit a translation project?
What makes for a great translation?
What can't be translated?
Will I retain copyright?
Can you verify that an artifact is authentic?
What languages are available?
Who will translate the texts?
In what formats will my translation be delivered?
Who will translate the texts?How long does it take?
How do I find out the status of my quotation?
How do I pay?
What if I'm not satisfied with the result?
How do I cancel a translation project?
How does it work?
How do I submit a translation project?
What makes for a great translation?
What can't be translated?
Will I retain copyright?
Can you verify that an artifact is authentic?
What languages are available?
Who will translate the texts?
In what formats will my translation be delivered?
Who will translate the texts?How long does it take?
How do I find out the status of my quotation?
How do I pay?
What if I'm not satisfied with the result?
How do I cancel a translation project?
If your question isn't addressed here, please contact us. If it's a popular question, don't be surprised to see it on this page in the future!
Why choose Ancient Translations?
Ancient Translations
offers our customers efficient, competent translations into truly
beautiful and rare languages. Our products make great gifts, for those
that you love and for yourself too! Your custom translation, is
executed only by recognized experts, and our products are delivered
anywhere, 24x7 right to you. You can find out a status of your order or
quotation anytime, directly online. Competence, convenience and
capability combine to make every Ancient Translations experience one
that is truly world class. Read more about "Our Story", "Our Products"
and "Our Translators" to see what we deliver, every day!
[back to top]How does it work? / How do I submit a translation project?
Your translation journey, from beginning to end involves a few simple steps.
- Select "Translation Quote" to start the quotation process.
- Choose between translating something into an ancient language, or out of one
- Give us your email, any files, or text you want translated
- You will recieve your quotation via email as soon as possible!.
What makes for a great translation? What can't be translated?
Our
languages experts endeavor to translate and represent your full meaning
wherever possible. Our Quality Promise and Policies, describe this in
full. Still, please remember that when translating into Ancient
Languages to keep your terms and ideas to being truly universal and
timeless ones.
For example It would be better to say:
Our translation experts will do their best. In some cases translation requests may be rejected based upon content that cannot fairly be translated. Additionally, you must have copyright to the material you are having translated, and it cannot be of a nature that may be cause for criminal or civil prosecution. The copyright and ownership of the translation are yours once complete and paid in full.
[back to top]For example It would be better to say:
"Dear Son, I will always love you. Be good and don't be naughty."
over saying: "Dear Son, I will always love you. Be good and don't put your grilled cheese sandwiches into the VCR".
Our translation experts will do their best. In some cases translation requests may be rejected based upon content that cannot fairly be translated. Additionally, you must have copyright to the material you are having translated, and it cannot be of a nature that may be cause for criminal or civil prosecution. The copyright and ownership of the translation are yours once complete and paid in full.
Will I retain copyright?
Yes. You
must have copyright to the source material you are having translated.
The copyright and ownership of the translation are yours once complete
and paid in full. We will not use your source material in anyway,
except for the purpose of providing you your translation.
[back to top]Can you verify that an artifact is authentic?
In
a short answer, No. When having an inscription translated from
photographs, there isn't enough information to confirm the authenticity
of the artifact.
However, in a longer answer... we can verify the validity of the Ancient Language inscription. While this alone isn't enough to confirm an artifact as authentic, you can be certain an artifact is in-authentic if the inscription can't be translated.
[back to top]However, in a longer answer... we can verify the validity of the Ancient Language inscription. While this alone isn't enough to confirm an artifact as authentic, you can be certain an artifact is in-authentic if the inscription can't be translated.
What languages are available?
At present Ancient (Middle) Egyptian is available. We hope to also introduce:
- Ancient Greek
- Latin
- Sumerian / Cuneiform script
- Gaelic
- Amharic
Know and expert? Please have them get in touch and contact us!
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Who will translate the texts?
In what formats will my translation be delivered?
How long does it take?
Who will translate the texts?
Ancient
Translations connects everyday people to an exclusive network of
Ancient Language experts. Our translation experts are recognized in
their field of discipline, and include Egyptologists and Archeologists.
We carefully choose our translators to provide you the best service and
quality product possible. At the time of purchase, you may select an
optional certificate to be included with your translation. This
certificate includes the name of the translator, as well as their
signature and title.
[back to top]In what formats will my translation be delivered?
Ancient
Translations provides each customer with a translation package Zip
file. The Zip file contains several elements, including the source
text, and the translation in various electronic formats. Full details
and example downloads can be found on the Example Translation page.
[back to top]How long does it take?
We
aim to have file all quotations confirmed in 24-72 hours from the time that you
submit them. Once purchased, we aim to
have the translation completed in 2 to 3 weeks, however this will vary
significantly based upon the length and complexity of the translation.
The confirmation of the quotation will include an indication of how long
the translation will take.
[back to top]How do I find out the status of my quotation?
If
you have questions or concerns about your quotation, please contact us.
[back to top]How do I find out the status of my order?
If you have questions or concerns about your order, please contact us.
[back to top]How do I pay?
Ancient
Translations uses the payment service PayPal to process payment
electronically. You can make one-off payments through PayPal using your
credit card, without registering to PayPal.
PayPal accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. If you have a account balance with PayPal, that can be used for payment as well.
[back to top]PayPal accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. If you have a account balance with PayPal, that can be used for payment as well.
What if I'm not satisfied with the result?
Our
policy is clearly defined in our "Quality Promise and Policies"
document. In short, contact us. If you contact us with a reasonable
concern within seven days of the recipient of the translation, we will
work with you and the translator to revise it at no further cost to
you. There are some limits to this, so please read the full document to
understand Our Promise as well as your obligations.
[back to top]How do I cancel a translation project?
Our
policy is clearly defined our "Quality Promise and Policies"
document. In short, contact us to cancel your translation. Your money
will be fully refunded if the translation has not been started yet. If
it has been started, your money may be partially refunded. There are
additional details in our document, so please read in fully to understand
our policies.
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