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Tuesday, February 07, 2006

A fun site for kids

to learn basic information about some of the oldest writing in the world, cuneiform:

http://www.upennmuseum.com/cuneiform.cgi

It allows you to put in your initials and it'll give you the cuneiform equivalent. Follow the links for more information on the clay tablets found by archaeologists, how cuneiform was deciphered, and other information on this fascinating subject.

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