Assyrian writing

Assyrian writing primarily used cuneiform, a system of wedge-shaped marks made by pressing a stylus into soft clay tablets. Originating in ancient Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, cuneiform evolved from pictographs into a complex script used for record-keeping, administration, and literature. The Assyrians adapted and continued using cuneiform for thousands of years, inscribing words in various languages like Akkadian and Sumerian. This writing system is significant for its role in documenting history, politics, and culture, providing invaluable insights into Assyrian civilization and ancient Mesopotamian life.