Sumerian Birth Certificate: One of History’s Oldest Records
Imagine a poignant record from the dusty pages of history, stretching back approximately four thousand years. Picture a small clay tablet inscribed with cuneiform, dating between 2000 and 1595 BC. This humble artifact represents the birth certificate of a child from the Sumerian period! Unearthed in the ancient city of Nippur (modern-day southern Iraq), this
The Tărtăria Tablets, thought to represent the oldest known form of writing in Europe
Throughout history, humanity has developed various ways to communicate and record information. 1 In this context, the Tărtăria Tablets stand out as a significant archaeological find, thought to be one of Europe’s oldest known writing systems. Located in the Transylvania region of Romania, these tablets date back to around 5500 BC, shedding light on the