Eblaite scripts

Eblaite scripts refer to the writing system used for the Eblaite language, an ancient Semitic language from the city of Ebla in modern Syria, around 2500 BCE. These scripts primarily consisted of cuneiform signs—wedged-shaped symbols pressed into clay tablets—that combined logograms (whole words) and syllabic signs to record names, transactions, and diplomatic texts. Eblaite writing evolved from the Sumerian cuneiform system, adapting it to suit their language needs. Studying Eblaite scripts helps linguists understand early language development and scribal practices in the ancient Near East.