How did humans learn to write? From cave symbols and pictographs to cuneiform, hieroglyphs, Indus seals, Brahmi, and modern scripts — this reel shows the Evolution of Writing across civilizations and time. From Stone Age drawings to digital typing, writing shaped history, culture, trade, kingdoms, religion, knowledge, and technology. A cinematic journey through human intelligence and civilization. Perfect for history lovers, UPSC aspirants, students, and curious minds. #evolutionofwriting #writi

17K views · 399 reactions | AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets into English #sumerian #cunieform #anunnaki | The Lore Library | Facebook

43K views · 527 reactions | Matt explains how cuneiform tablets—etched by Sumerians, Babylonians, and others—preserved humanity’s oldest stories, immune to time in a way paper and oral tradition could never be. Many tell of a massive flood, hinting that even the Sumerians may have inherited memories from a far older civilization. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/HPY0-2ylVuY?si=jfWs6ghu_fKuFgG1 | Matt Beall Podcast | Facebook

🍪 Who else is baking holiday cookies this year? 👋 Try baking a batch of #cuneiform tablet cookies, inspired by a recipe by Katy Blanchard, Keeper of Collections in the Museum’s Near East Section. Here’s how you can bake these, too!⁣ First up, you’ll need some cuneiform to inspire you. Cuneiform is a system of writing that was used in the ancient Middle East. Take a look at the Museum’s Babylonian Section on our Online Collections Database for some examples. Or go to penn.museum/athome to learn