How did humans learn to write? From cave symbols and pictographs to cuneiform, hieroglyphs, Indus seals, Brahmi, and modern scripts — this reel shows the Evolution of Writing across civilizations and time. From Stone Age drawings to digital typing, writing shaped history, culture, trade, kingdoms, religion, knowledge, and technology. A cinematic journey through human intelligence and civilization. Perfect for history lovers, UPSC aspirants, students, and curious minds. #evolutionofwriting #writi

4.8K views · 188 reactions | With text everywhere, it’s easy to take writing for granted. But did you know that the world’s earliest known writing system first appeared in Mesopotamia, what we know as southern Iraq, around 3200 BC? | Museum of the Bible | Facebook

Happy #NationalCookieDay! 🍪 To celebrate the day, we invite you to bake a batch of cuneiform tablet cookies, inspired by a recipe by Katy Blanchard, Keeper of Collections in the Museum’s Near East Section. Here’s how she did it.⁣ ⁣ First, you’ll need some cuneiform to inspire you. Cuneiform is a system of writing that was used in the ancient Middle East. Browse the Museum’s Babylonian Section on our Online Collections Database for some examples.⁣ 🍪 Or go to penn.museum/athome to learn how to w