Ancient Writing

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    Description

    Clay tablets preserve the secrets of the world's first civilisation - the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia. Working with wet clay, they developed a system of writing known as cuneiform.

    Period3 Oct 2013

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    Media contributions

    • TitleAncient Writing
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletABC Catalyst
      Media typeTelevision
      Duration/Length/Size6m 43s
      Country/TerritoryAustralia
      Date3/10/13
      DescriptionClay tablets preserve the secrets of the world's first civilisation - the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia. Working with wet clay, they developed a system of writing known as cuneiform.
      URLwww.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3861771.htm
      PersonsJohn Magnussen, Jaye McKenzie-Clark