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Where was the form of writing called cuneiform developed?

Cuneiform writing was developed in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the region of Sumer, around 3400 BCE. It was one of the earliest writing systems in the world, consisting of wedge-shaped symbols impressed on clay tablets.


Is cuneiform a greek contribution?

No, cuneiform writing is not a Greek contribution. Cuneiform is one of the earliest known forms of writing, developed by the ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3400 BCE. Greek contributions to writing include the development of the Greek alphabet.


Cuneiform is a technology developed by Mesopotamians?

Yes, cuneiform was a writing system developed by the ancient Mesopotamians around 3200 BCE. It was composed of wedge-shaped characters that were often inscribed on clay tablets. Cuneiform was used for various purposes including record-keeping, literature, and administrative documents.


Why cuneiform writing was developed?

Cuneiform writing was developed in ancient Mesopotamia to keep records of transactions, taxes, laws, and other important information. It allowed for the documentation and organization of society's activities, facilitating economic, administrative, and cultural advancements in the region.


Did Sumerian writing develop from pictographs to cuneiform to an alphabet?

Sumerian writing used cuneiform (Latin: "wedge-shaped") characters that had developed from pictographs. This system never developed into an alphabet while it was being used to write Sumerian, or most of the other languages that adopted cuneiform writing (e.g., Akkadian and Old Persian). However, a true alphabet of cuneiform symbols was developed by the people of Ugarit to write their language, which was related to Hebrew. (Strictly speaking, Ugaritic cuneiform employed an abjad, which is a term for an alphabetic system that lacks vowels.)