How to Write in Cuneiform, the Oldest Writing System in the World
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- #British Museum
- #cuneiform
- #ancient scripts
- Dr. Irving Finkel, a cuneiform expert, promotes the study of ancient Mesopotamian writing.
- The British Museum holds over 130,000 cuneiform tablets awaiting study by new scholars.
- Cuneiform consists of three components: upright, horizontal, and diagonal marks made with a reed stylus.
- Mastering cuneiform takes about six years of dedicated study, similar to learning Japanese kanji.
- The British Museum offers open access to its Middle East collection for researchers.
- Dr. Finkel's passion for cuneiform led him to write a horror novel inspired by the script.
- A free online course on cuneiform is available for beginners.