How did the Sumerian writing system develop and change?
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The Sumerian writing system started off as Cuneiform, as times and things changed in Sumer, writing became more complex and advanced, as people gained a basic knowledge of basic writing and over time the writing become more complex.
It was developed as a way to preserve culture and economics transactions. It was created in the Sumerian empire and through the passing time, this writing system was being developed by the incorporation of other cultures and knowledge. ;
The Sumerian writing system, known as cuneiform, originated around 3000 BCE as pictographs for record-keeping and evolved into a complex script used for various purposes, including literature and legal documents. It was widely adapted by neighboring cultures, allowing it to become a major written language in ancient Mesopotamia until its decline around the first century CE due to the rise of alphabetic scripts. Cuneiform represents a significant milestone in the history of writing and civilization.
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