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Cuneiform: the world’s first writing system

You're Dead to Me

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The Rivers of Mesopotamia: Agriculture and the Birth of Writing

This chapter explores the critical role of rivers in Mesopotamia, focusing on their impact on agriculture and the evolution of writing and record-keeping. It highlights the stratified nature of literacy during the Bronze Age, pointing out the differences between basic and advanced skills essential for scribes and professionals.

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