What was cuneiform?
Quick Answer
Cuneiform was one of the world’s earliest writing systems, made by pressing wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets. It began in Mesopotamia around the late 4th millennium BCE.
The Full Story
Cuneiform is a script developed by the Sumerians in southern Mesopotamia around 3200 BCE. Scribes used a reed stylus to press wedge-shaped impressions into damp clay, which could then be dried or baked for preservation. Over time, cuneiform was adapted for several languages, including Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian. It was used for everything from temple accounts and legal contracts to literature such as the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Key Facts
YouTube Angle
Suggested video title for this topic:
"How wedge-shaped marks became one of history’s first scripts"
Was this answer helpful?
Tap a reaction — it helps us pick what to cover next.