Cuneiform Script
Definition
Cuneiform script was one of the earliest writing systems in the world, developed by ancient Mesopotamians. It consisted of wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets using a stylus and served as a means to record various aspects of life, including literature, laws, and economic transactions.
Related terms
Sumerian Language: The earliest known language written in cuneiform script.
Clay Tablets: Rectangular pieces of clay that were used as a medium for writing cuneiform texts.
Decipherment: The process of decoding and understanding an ancient script or language that is no longer spoken or widely understood.
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