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People in southwest Asia and Africa developed systems of writing around 3200 BCE. The earliest known writing system, cuneiform, emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, while hieroglyphics developed in ancient Egypt shortly thereafter. These writing systems were initially used for record-keeping, administration, and religious purposes, marking a significant advancement in human communication and culture.

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