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The concept of numbers originated with the need for counting and measuring. The earliest known numeral system dates back to ancient Sumer in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, where symbols represented quantities. While it's difficult to pinpoint a single "first number," the number one (1) likely holds that distinction, as it represents the simplest form of counting—indicating a single unit or object.

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