تعريف ومعنى "cuneiform"

What is "cuneiform"?

Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia around 3200 BCE. This writing system uses wedge-shaped marks made by pressing a stylus into soft clay tablets. Cuneiform originally represented pictographs, which evolved into symbols that conveyed sounds, words, and ideas. It was used for various purposes, including record-keeping, literature, and legal documents. As a versatile writing system, cuneiform adapted to several languages, such as Akkadian and Babylonian, making it a crucial tool for communication in ancient civilizations. Its significance in linguistics and history lies in its role in the development of writing and record-keeping, influencing many cultures over millennia.