Oldest alphabetic writing found in ancient Syrian tomb

Oldest alphabetic writing found in ancient Syrian tomb

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024

Etched onto small clay cylinders, researchers from Johns Hopkins University have uncovered what could be the earliest known alphabetic writing in human history. The artifacts, excavated from a tomb in Syria, date back to around 2400 BCE - approximately 500 years earlier than previously identified alphabetic scripts. The discovery challenges existing theories about the origins and spread of

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