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Cuneiform is an ancient writing system developed by the Sumerians around 3200 BCE, characterized by wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets using a reed stylus. It served as a versatile tool for recording everything from administrative accounts to epic literature, evolving over millennia across various Mesopotamian cultures and influencing early forms of communication in the region. Today, it's a key artifact for historians, offering insights into daily life, governance, and mythology in one of humanity's earliest civilizations.
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