Cuneiform

Definition

Cuneiform was one of the earliest known writing systems developed by ancient Mesopotamians using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets. It allowed for record keeping, communication, and literature.

Related terms

Hieroglyphics: A system of writing used by ancient Egyptians that used pictorial symbols.

Rosetta Stone: A stone slab with inscriptions in multiple languages, including hieroglyphics, which helped decipher ancient Egyptian writing systems.

Scribes:

Highly skilled individuals who were trained to read and write in ancient civilizations.