Cuneiform - Wikipedia Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system [5][6] and was originally developed to write the Sumerian language of southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) Over the course of its history, cuneiform was adapted to write a number of languages in addition to Sumerian
Cuneiform | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica Cuneiform, system of writing used in the ancient Middle East The name, a coinage from Latin and Middle French roots meaning ‘wedge-shaped,’ has been the modern designation from the early 18th century onward
How to write cuneiform - British Museum Cuneiform is not a language but a proper way of writing distinct from the alphabet It doesn't have 'letters' – instead it uses between 600 and 1,000 characters impressed on clay to spell words by dividing them up into syllables, like 'ca-at' for cat, or 'mu-zi-um' for museum
Cuneiform Writing: History, Meaning, Symbols, and Facts Cuneiform was a writing system invented by the ancient Sumer people of the Mesopotamian region (ancient Middle East) According to historians, this form of writing emerged about 5,000 years ago, making it the world’s first-known written language
Cuneiform: The World’s Oldest Writing System - History Defined Cuneiform, the world’s first writing system, is a fascinating window into the lives of our ancestors Developed over 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, cuneiform was used to record everything – including everyday transactions, personal letters, and epic poems, like the Epic of Gilgamesh
Smarthistory – Cuneiform, an introduction Cuneiform is one of the oldest forms of writing known It means “wedge-shaped,” because people wrote it using a reed stylus cut to make a wedge-shaped mark on a clay tablet Letters enclosed in clay envelopes, as well as works of literature, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh have been found
The Cuneiform Script: A Guide to Its Symbols and Meanings Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3200 BCE It is characterized by its wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets using a stylus
Cuneiform script - Omniglot Cuneiform was invented by the Sumerians, who lived in what is now southern, relatively coastal Iraq between about 10,000 and 4,000 years ago It was first used to write Sumerian, and later Akkadian and a number of other languages
What Is Cuneiform, And What Is Its Definition? - Babbel. com Cuneiform is defined as a system of writing that employs wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets It is recognized as one of the earliest writing systems, emerging in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Iraq