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Keith Houston: There’s More to Writing Than Words.

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

CHAPTER

Exploring Ancient Symbols and Counting Systems

This chapter delves into ancient symbols like Interro Bank and Pilchro, transitioning into the evolution of writing systems and the origins of cuneiform writing for record-keeping. It discusses the historical development of counting systems, the concept of base 10, and introduces base 60 counting attributed to the Sumerians, highlighting the significance of the number 12.

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