The Serabit el-Khadim inscriptions

The Serabit el-Khadim inscriptions are ancient scripts found in Egypt, dating back to around 2000 BCE. They were discovered in the Sinai Peninsula, near a site linked to turquoise mining. The inscriptions are primarily in a script known as Proto-Sinaitic, which is considered an early form of alphabetic writing, likely a precursor to the Phoenician alphabet. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into early writing systems, language development, and the cultural interactions between ancient Egyptians and Semitic-speaking peoples. Their discovery has been significant for understanding the origins of alphabetic writing in human history.