Researchers link ancient Uruk cylinder seals to the origins of proto-cuneiform writing.

Researchers from the University of Bologna have linked ancient cylinder seals from Uruk, Iraq, to the development of proto-cuneiform, an early writing system. These engraved stone seals, used around 4400-3400 BC, facilitated trade by tracking agricultural and textile goods. The study reveals that motifs from the seals evolved into proto-cuneiform signs, highlighting a significant transition from symbolic imagery to formal writing in early Mesopotamian societies.

November 05, 2024
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