Before men wrote men drew – History of Writing

[Jimoh Eyitayo]

The earliest forms of communication most likely involved drawings or symbols before the development of more advanced written languages.

The presence of ancient cave paintings and other prehistoric art strongly suggests that visual representation was a vital element in the communication of early humans.

Writing has been a critical tool for communication and record-keeping for thousands of years.
The history of writing can be traced back to around 3000 BCE with the invention of cuneiform script in ancient Mesopotamia. This script was used by the Sumerians to record transactions, laws, and other important information on clay tablets.

Over time, other civilizations developed their writing systems. The ancient Egyptians, for example, used hieroglyphics, a complex system of characters that represented objects, sounds, and ideas. The Phoenicians, who lived on the eastern Mediterranean coast, developed the first alphabet, which consisted of consonant sounds written with simple symbols.

The invention of paper in ancient China around the 2nd century BCE revolutionized the way people recorded information. Along with paper, the Chinese also developed a system of characters that represented words and ideas, known as Chinese characters.
In ancient Greece, the alphabet was further refined and adapted for writing Greek, Latin, and other languages. The Greek alphabet, with its vowels and consonants, became the basis for many modern writing systems.

During the Middle Ages, monks in Europe preserved and copied manuscripts by hand, helping to maintain the written record of history, religion, and literature. The development of the printing press in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the production of written materials, making books more widely available and affordable.

In the modern era, advancements in technology have transformed the way we write and communicate. The invention of the typewriter, followed by the computer and the internet, has made it easier for people to create and share written content. Today, writing continues to play a crucial role in documenting human experiences, preserving knowledge, and connecting people across cultures and languages

[justseyi]

This was well written, thanks for sharing Eyitayo

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