The Sumerian civilization, which emerged in Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago, was one of the earliest and most complex societies in human history. Within the cradle of civilization, the Sumerians developed a written language and system of communication that was truly groundbreaking: the Sumerian script. The world’s oldest known writing system, this complex form of cuneiform allowed the Sumerians to record the intricacies of their society, ranging from political and religious beliefs to trade transactions and even literature.
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