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Etchings upon 8,600-year-old tortoise shells found in Neolithic graves in central China may become the world's oldest evidence of writing if researchers can establish a continuity between these and Dàwènkǒu culture sites (2800-2500 BCE) from about 4,000 years later.
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Worlds oldest flag?
Denmark's flag.
What is the worlds oldest currency?
The world's oldest currency still in use is Pound Sterling (The currency of the United Kingdom).
Which was the worlds first republic?
Vaishali (Part of Modern State Bihar, India) is oldest and first Republic of World. It became repulic in 600 B.C
What is the history and development of letters?
The evolution of writing started with evolution of culture. We might find some of the pictorial writings in the oldest cultures of stone age like 0.5 million years old Samma Soan Valley (Salt Range&Kashmir )culture in South Asia. The oldest writings are found in the pre-historic civilizations of Egypt, Mepotimia, Harappan Civilization in South Asia , China and many other ancient civilizations in EU and Amerca. The Greeks and Romans contributed much in writng systems. Being researcher on secret writing ,codes and ciphers and offered 1st sucessful cryptanalysis model on matured Harappan scripts, I would say that secret writing and use of codes in love is as old as the writngs of ancient civilizaations.
Where are the worlds tallest pyramids?
The worlds most tallest pyrimids are in Egypt
What is considered to be the worlds oldest hobby according to a numismitist?
Drinking
Worlds oldest canal?
The oldest canal in the world is believed to be the Grand Canal in China, constructed over 2,500 years ago during the Warring States period. It is an extensive waterway system that has been used for transportation, irrigation, and flood control.
What is the name of the worlds oldest novel?
the oldest book was called secrets the oldest book was called secrets
Which civilization is considered the worlds oldest?
A very debatable subject, however, I believe that either the Inca or Maya was the first earliest "real" and "organzied" civilization.
Who killed the worlds oldest turtle?
the worlds oldest tutle was killed by very hungry sailors
How old is the worlds oldest salamander?
the worlds oldest salamander was 100 years but then it died on its 101st birthday
What is the worlds oldest weapon?
The world's oldest weapon is believed to be the stone-tipped spear, dating back to over 500,000 years ago. This simple yet effective tool was used for hunting and self-defense by early humans.
What is the Worlds oldest vegetable?
The oldest known vegetable is the pea.
What is the oldest form of writing?
The oldest form of writing was with pictures
What is the worlds oldest indutry?
Prostitution
The worlds oldest monkey?
The world's oldest monkey on record was a female Coquerel's sifaka named Jovian, who lived to be 29 years old at Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina. Monkeys typically have a lifespan of 20-40 years, with some species living longer in captivity due to better care and medical treatment.
What is the origin of skiing?
Skiing originated in Norway, and it was used by the people there to get along quicker while hunting. It is also considered the worlds oldest sport.
