The Sumerians created cuneiform writing around 3500 BCE, one of the earliest known writing systems in history.
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History
Cuneiform writing emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the region of Sumer. This complex system utilized wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets to represent sounds, words, and ideas. It revolutionized communication and record-keeping, enabling the documentation of trade, laws, and literature. Sumerian texts include some of the world's oldest literary works, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, underscoring the civilization's remarkable contributions to human history.
