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

How did simple clay tablets allow ancient Mesopotamian empires to manage their entire kingdoms? #ancienthistory #history #cuneiform | Archaeological Wonders

🍪 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