2006-07-10 19:26:04 · 8 answers · asked by emily_staker 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I believe that was the Sumerians, and it was called cuneiform.
2006-07-10 19:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by AaronBSam2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first known examples of writing may have been unearthed at an archaeological dig in Pakistan. So-called 'plant-like' and 'trident-shaped' markings have been found on fragments of pottery dating back 5500years. They were found at a site called Harappa in the region where the great Harappan or Indus civilisation flourished four and a half thousand years ago. Harappa was originally a small settlement in 3500 BC but by 2600 BC it had developed into a major urban centre. The earliest known writing was etched onto jars before and after firing. Experts believe they may have indicated the contents of the jar or be signs associated with a deity. According to Dr Richard Meadow of Harvard University, the director of the Harappa Archaeological Research Project, these primitive inscriptions found on pottery may pre-date all other known writing.
2006-07-10 19:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by MADMAX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first known examples of writing may have been unearthed at an archaeological dig in Pakistan.
So-called 'plant-like' and 'trident-shaped' markings have been found on fragments of pottery dating back 5500 years....
It probably suggests that writing developed independently in at least three places - Egypt, Mesopotamia and Harappa between 3500 BC and 3100 BC.
2006-07-10 19:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by eriayasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello dear!
According to archeological evidence, untill some years ago, the tablet in Mesopotamia were the most ancient found. But, a couple of decades ago some wood tablets were discovered in the lake of Kastoria, North Greece, dated 7,500 years ago! They are proved to be Greek writing and the most ancient yet found!
In ancient Greece, they used to "write" on the boats, we do not really know what exactly they were writing and meaning, yet!
2006-07-10 20:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the first written language was Sanskrit, not sure who developed it though.
2006-07-10 19:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iranian civilization in 2500 years ago
2006-07-10 19:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by faaajsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-10 20:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by jarar j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
egyptians ? hieroglyphics ?
just a guess
2006-07-10 19:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋