Ancient Writing

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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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  • 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
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