Exploring the Origins of Writing: Ancient Cuneiform and Literary Writings
Discover the fascinating history of writing, originating from the Latin word "cuneus" meaning wedge. Explore ancient scripts, like cuneiform, written by scribes in a left-to-right, top-to-bottom fashion. Delve into early literary works, such as the universal tale dating back to circa 2000 BCE, documented on 12 cuneiform tablets. Meet prominent figures like Enkidu, Gilgamesh, and Ishtar in these ancient texts.
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Oldest writing Name comes from the Latin word cuneus meaning wedge Written down by Scribes Left to right Top to bottom
One of the earliest literary writings Written circa 2000 BCE Written on 12 Cuneiform Tablets It is a universal tale of the human condition
Noble #1 Noble #2 Aruru Enkidu Gilgamesh Shamhat Ishtar Bull of Heaven Siduri Utnap Utnap s Wife
