Mesopotamian Cuneiform

Cuneiform is one of the earliest writing systems, developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3400 BCE. It involves pressing a stylus into soft clay to create wedge-shaped marks that represent words or sounds. Originally used for record-keeping like transactions and inventories, cuneiform evolved to include literature, laws, and scientific texts. Its adaptability allowed it to be used across different languages and cultures for thousands of years. Cuneiform's invention marked a significant step in human civilization, enabling complex administration, communication, and the recording of knowledge that influenced subsequent writing systems.