History

History

Since when can refer to various topics, so I will provide a general overview of the history of written language. The origins of written language can be traced back to ancient civilizations around 3000 BCE. The Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed one of the earliest known writing systems called cuneiform, using wedge-shaped symbols on clay tablets. Egyptian hieroglyphs emerged around the same time, followed by the development of alphabetic scripts in Phoenicia around 1200 BCE. Over the centuries, writing systems evolved and spread throughout different regions. Chinese characters emerged around 1200 BCE, while the Indus Valley Civilization developed a script around 2600 BCE that has yet to be deciphered. The Greek alphabet, which served as the basis for Latin and many other alphabets, originated in the 9th century BCE. In the Middle Ages, the invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the dissemination of written texts, making books more accessible to the masses. With the advent of computers and the internet in the 20th century, digital communication transformed the way we write and share information. Today, written language continues to evolve with new technologies, emojis, and internet slang shaping modern communication methods.