Slide 1: Cuneiform: Ancient Echoes
Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Writing
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- Pictographic Beginnings: Cuneiform started as a pictographic system, using images to represent objects. Early tablets demonstrate this visual approach to communication, evolving from simple needs.
- Symbolic Abstraction: Over time, the pictographs became more abstract and stylized, developing into wedge-shaped symbols. This shift allowed for expressing more complex ideas and concepts.
- Scribal Precision: Skilled scribes played a crucial role in shaping and standardizing cuneiform. Their expertise ensured consistent application and interpretation of the signs, improving accuracy.
- From Clay to Legacy: Cuneiform, etched onto clay tablets, offers enduring insights into ancient cultures. These tablets preserved literature, history, and daily life, creating a rich legacy.
