Systems of Writing
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Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Chinese Oracle Bone inscriptions, historyAbstract
The system of writing is arguably one of the most crucial instruments humankind has invented in history. It is incredibly powerful for data recording, conveying values, and telling stories that unify the populace. Without a system of writing, “civilization” as people know it cannot expand and prosper. By looking into the Sumerian cuneiform, the Egyptian hieroglyphics, and the Chinese Oracle Bone inscriptions, this essay will explore the conditions in which a writing system could emerge and the reasons behind its emergence.
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