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Cuneiform: Ancient Scripts
Cuneiform: Ancient Scripts | Irving Finkel, Jonathan Taylor
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Cuneiform script on clay tablets is, as far as we know, the oldest form of writing in the world. The resilience of clay has permitted these records to survive for thousands of years, providing a fascinating glimpse into the political, (…more)
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Cuneiform: Ancient Scripts | Irving Finkel, Jonathan Taylor
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Today I got to hold cuneiform at the Letterform Archive in San Francisco. Apparently it's a receipt for goats.

Lindy Artifacts like this are humbling. So much time has gone by since this was recorded. I envy your opportunity to hold it! 9y
Texreader Fantastic!!! 9y
BeththeBookDragon How cool!! 9y
BookInMyHands @Lindy Humbling is the perfect word for it! 9y
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