Archaeological findings by a team of Johns Hopkins University researchers in Syria suggest that the oldest alphabetic writing, dating back to around 2400 BCE, is 500 years older than previously known scripts. This discovery challenges traditional beliefs about the origins of alphabets, how they spread, and their impact on early civilizations. The clay cylinders with the writing were found in a tomb along with skeletons, jewelry, and pottery, providing insight into ancient communication technologies. This unexpected revelation by professor Glenn Schwartz will be shared at the American Society of Overseas Research’s Annual Meeting, shedding new light on the evolution of writing systems.
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