Cracking Cuneiform: The Mesopotamian Riddle

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The article discusses the deciphering of cuneiform, the oldest identified writing system, which was finally achieved in 1857.

Deciphering of cuneiform

History of writing systems

The Mesopotamian Riddle by Joshua Hammer

Deciphering the ancient cuneiform script