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There isn't a specific time period in history when people universally forgot how to read and write; however, the early Middle Ages in Europe (roughly 500-1000 AD) saw a decline in literacy rates, especially among the general population. This was partly due to the collapse of the Roman Empire, which led to a loss of educational infrastructure. While literacy continued among the clergy and some elites, many common people became illiterate. Nonetheless, reading and writing did not vanish entirely; they evolved and eventually saw a resurgence during the Renaissance.

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