Alphabetic language, or written language made of individual letters, is a newer invention, but now, archaeologists believe they have discovered the “oldest known alphabet” ever found.

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known alphabetic writing in an ancient Syrian city, suggesting alphabets may be around 500 years older than previously thought. Johns Hopkins University ...

World Ancient writing — using possibly ‘oldest known alphabet’ — unearthed in Syria. See it By Irene Wright Updated November 21, 2024 2:26 PM ...