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
Cuneiform - World History Encyclopedia Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c 3500 BCE It is considered the most significant among the many cultural
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
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
The Role of Cuneiform in Early Writing Systems Before the age of paper and print, when history was passed from mouth to mouth and memory held society’s laws and stories, a revolutionary system emerged from the ancient world: cuneiform Developed in Mesopotamia around 3200 BCE, cuneiform is widely regarded as the world’s first writing system
Home - Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative By making the form and content of cuneiform texts available online, the CDLI is opening pathways to the rich historical tradition of the ancient Middle East In close collaboration with researchers, museums and an engaged public, the project seeks to unharness the extraordinary content of these earliest witnesses to our shared world heritage