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Milestones of Mankind: Origins of Writing

Milestones of Mankind: Origins of Writing

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Ancient writing systems developed independently in different parts of the world around 3200 BCE. Mesopotamia's cuneiform, using wedge-shaped marks on clay, is often cited as the earliest. Egypt's hieroglyphs, pictorial symbols carved in stone or papyrus, represent another significant early system. Finally, the Indus script, found on artifacts in the Indus Valley, remains largely undeciphered, adding to the mystery of this early civilization. These systems demonstrate the diverse approaches taken to record information in the ancient world.

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