Ancient Clay Cylinders Redefine Origins of Alphabetic Writing

Recent excavations in Syria uncovered clay cylinders with early alphabetic writing, suggesting the alphabet's origins may date back to 2400 BCE, earlier than previously thought.
Recent excavations in Syria uncovered clay cylinders with early alphabetic writing, suggesting the alphabet's origins may date back to 2400 BCE, earlier than previously thought.
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