Click here for More Details Cuneiform (Mesopotamia, c. 3000 BC) Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3000 BC. It is characterized by its wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets, made by a blunt reed for a stylus. Cuneiform was used for various languages over more than three millennia, playing a crucial role in the administration, literature, and scientific advancements of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Hieroglyphics (Egypt, c. 3000 BC) Hieroglyphics is a formal writing system used by the ancient Egyptians, combining logographic and alphabetic elements. It was used for religious literature on papyrus and wood, as well as monumental inscriptions on tombs and temples. Developed around 3000 BC, hieroglyphics were essential for maintaining administrative records and religious texts, significantly influencing Egyptian culture and governance. Un...
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