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Syria's discovery may rewrite the history of the alphabet
New theories on the origin of the alphabet Until now, it was believed that the alphabet originated in Egypt or its vicinity after 1900 BC. However, the discoveries in Syria indicate that its ...
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Ancient script discovery in Syria rewrites the alphabet’s origin
It was previously thought that the alphabet originated in Egypt or its vicinity after 1900 BC. However, findings in Syria suggest a more complex history. The alphabet appears not only older than ...
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Near Chattanooga, a tiny (and monumental) glimpse into the origins of the written alphabet
Still, he said, others may debate the figure going forward. At play are broader debates over the origin of the alphabet, as well as the fact that certain established dating methods didn't work on ...