Ancient Writing Systems of Mesopotamia
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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin via Wikimedia Commons
Sumerian clay tablet with cuneiform
Written language helps people to communicate over long distances, record history, and share ideas. Why did writing systems develop? In ancient times, civilizations formed in different parts of the world. As these societies grew, people needed a way to keep records of the things they traded. They wanted...
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