Etched in Stone: The Writing on the Wall

4 Corners of the World: International Collections at the Library of Congress

09/19/2025 01:37 PM EDT

This is the fourth and final installment in the Etched in Stone blog series. In it, we delve into the remarkable discoveries that followed the decoding of cuneiform script. Topics include the invention of timekeeping and the 24-hour day, advancements in sailing, labor organization, written correspondence, women’s rights, religious beliefs and parables, ancient cuisine, early customer complaints, and much more.

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